pyelonephritis

pyelonephritis

1. Patho: a specific type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels up into your kidneys. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-infection/DS00593

2. S/S

   • Fever
   • Flank Pain
   • hematuria
   • burning sensation
   • abdominal pain

3. Causes/ Risk Factors

   • Gender- female
   • obstruction
   • weakened immune system
   • catheter use
   • bladder damage/CA

4. DX

   • Urine sample
   • US

5. Nursing interventions/Teaching

   • Increase fluid intake
   • Antibiotics/ pain meds
   • Apply heat
   • Urinate freq & after sex
   • wipe carefully
   • avoid feminine products
   • healthy eating