Criteria for urinary tract infection in the elderly: variables that challenge nursing assessment.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in the elderly, yet there is much disagreement in the literature regarding many aspects of this condition. To assist the nurse in developing optimum care strategies, UTI criteria in the elderly are discussed. Using the most recent knowledge to guide clinica...

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Publicado en:Urologic Nursing Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 157 - 169
Autor principal: Midthun SJ
Formato: CEU exam questions review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Society of Urologic Nurses & Associates, Inc. Jun2004
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          Urinary Tract Infections Diagnosis
          Urinary Tract Infections Nursing
          Aged
          Bacteriuria Diagnosis
          Bacteriuria Nursing
          Body Temperature Determination In Old Age
          Education, Continuing (Credit)
          Geriatric Assessment
          Nursing Assessment
          Nursing Home Residents
          Urinalysis
          Urinary Tract Infections Physiopathology
          Urinary Tract Infections Symptoms
          Aged: 65+ years
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