urinary catheters and ostomy care

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Stoma: artificial openeing in the abdomen

bacteruria: bacteria in the urine

bacteremia: bacteria in the urine that leads to the spread of organisms into the kidneys

pyelonephritits: upper urinary tract infections. flank pain, fever chills

cauti: catheter associated UTI. the tract is sterile

Promote urinary health

- offer juices, cranberry, vitamin c drinks

- encourage them to increase their intake, discourage drinking before bed