Ocampo Family Pasay City Health Problem Urinary Tract Infection
Family Nursing Problems 1.
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Inability to recognize the presence of the condition or problem due to lack of inadequate knowledge. Inability to make decisions with respect to taking appropriate health actions due to failure to comprehend the nature/magnitude of the problem/condition. Inability to provide adequate nursing care to the sick, disabled, dependent or vulnerable/at-risk family member due to lack of inadequate knowledge about the disease/health condition.
Goal of Care
Objectives of care
After nursing intervention, the family will be able to have adequate knowledge in UTI treatments, causes, and nature.
After nursing intervention, the family will: a. Relieve symptoms
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Intervention Plan Nursing Method of Interventions Nurse-family contact 1.
Eliminate the infection and prevent recurrence Prevent unlikely but serious complications such as kidney damage and sepsis. Protect the fetus.
Discuss: Nature and causes of UTI. b. Signs and symptoms of UTI. c. Possible effects of UTI on pregnancy. a.
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Ask the client to: a. Drink a lot of water and fluids.
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Urinate frequently to empty bladder each time. Drink cranberry/buko juice. Take a hot bath or lay a heating pad over the genitalia area to relieve pain. Comply with the doctors orders.
Home Visit
Resources Required Material Resources: Visual Aids on teaching principles of after-death call. Human Resources: Time and effort of the nurse and the family. Financial Resources: Expenses for teaching aids, food, and transportation of the nurse.