Post-op complications of the genitourinary system often include urinary retention and urinary tract infection (for additional information on these disorders see Nephrolithiasis and Pyelonephritis).
1. Predisposing factors to urinary retention include
1. Anxiety
2. Pain
3. Lack of privacy
4. Narcotics and certain anesthetics that diminish client's sense of a full bladder
2. Prevention and nursing interventions for urinary retention: see Care on Surgical Floor.
3. Post-op urinary tract infections are most commonly caused by catheterization; prevention consists
of using strict sterile technique when inserting a catheter, and appropriate catheter care (every 8
hours or according to agency protocol).
1. Predisposing factors to urinary retention include
1. Anxiety
2. Pain
3. Lack of privacy
4. Narcotics and certain anesthetics that diminish client's sense of a full bladder
2. Prevention and nursing interventions for urinary retention: see Care on Surgical Floor.
3. Post-op urinary tract infections are most commonly caused by catheterization; prevention consists
of using strict sterile technique when inserting a catheter, and appropriate catheter care (every 8
hours or according to agency protocol).
No comments:
Post a Comment