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Urinary-Tract Infection (Cystitis)
PATIENT NAME _________________________________ SOC____________
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Define urinary-tract infection or cystitis.
______ ______ A. It is an infection of the bladder or urethra frequently caused by bacteria.
______ ______ B. It is more common in women than men.
______ ______ C. It can become a chronic problem.
Factors that increase risk of cystitis.
______ ______ A. Females.
______ ______ B. Advancing age.
______ ______ C. Obstruction (prostatitis, calculi, etc.).
______ ______ D. Pregnancy.
______ ______ E. Poor personal hygiene.
______ ______ F. Catheters.
______ ______ G. Sexual intercourse.
Signs and symptoms, although no symptoms may be present.
______ ______ A. Burning upon urination.
______ ______ B. Small frequent urination.
______ ______ C. Low back pain.
______ ______ D. Cloudy urine.
______ ______ E. Fever.
______ ______ F. Nausea and vomiting.
Measures to prevent or manage urinary-tract infections.
______ ______ A. Void frequently to empty bladder completely.
______ ______ B. Always wipe from front to back.
______ ______ C. Wear cotton underpants and nonrestrictive clothing.
______ ______ D. Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
______ ______ E. Avoid use of feminine sprays, bubble baths.
______ ______ F. Keep perineal area very clean.
______ ______ G. Avoid delaying the urge to urinate.
______ ______ H. Drink fluid intake of two to three liters per day if not contraindicated.
______ ______ I. Eat a well-balanced diet:
______ ______ 1. Acid-ash diet. (Eat meat, fish, cheese, corn, prunes, cranberries, plums, eggs,
and whole grains.)
______ ______ 2. Avoid carbonated beverages, alcohol, and pepper.
______ ______ 3. Avoid caffeine.
______ ______ J. Take antibiotics until completed.
______ ______ K. Use self-monitoring urine test for bacteria.
______ ______ L. Report early signs and symptoms of infection to the physician.
______ ______ M. Take medications as instructed.
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Urinary-Tract Infection (Cystitis)
PATIENT NAME _________________________________ SOC____________
______ ______ N. Shower instead of bathing to decrease possibility of bacteria entrance.
______ ______ O. Exercise regularly to prevent urinary stasis.
______ ______ P. Keep follow-up appointments with physician and lab.
Possible complications.
______ ______ A. Recurrent infections.
______ ______ B. Infections of kidney or ureters.
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