NR 601 Week 6 TD 2
Men and women both can experience urologic concerns with aging. This
week's presentations and readings covered urologic concerns and common
problems.
Utilize the national guidelines and scholarly r
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NR 601 Week 6 TD 2
Men and women both can experience urologic concerns with aging. This
week's presentations and readings covered urologic concerns and common
problems.
Utilize the national guidelines and scholarly references to develop your
responses.
Urinary Incontinence
Men and women can both get UTIs. What factors contribute to the
development of a UTI in men versus women? Include risk factors.
Men= BPH, kidney stone, urinary retention, self catheterization,
cauterization in the hospital,
Women= anatomy, poor hygiene,
In which sex is a UIT more concerning and why? Men are more concerning
BPH
As a provider it is essential for you to know to interpret DRE findings and
what your next step should be. The American Urology Association has
specific recommendations based on age. Be sure you know these because the
guidelines will guide your patient counseling and treatment plan.
What does the AUA state about drawing PSA levels? 4K score
If you do decide to draw a level what specific counseling should you
include in your education today? Anal sex and ejaculation
Urinary tract infections
It is important to know when to treat a UTI and when not to treat. Is
there a particular situation where you would not treat a UTI?
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What factors contribute to the development of a UTI in men versus women?
Cystitis, which is the most commonly seen lower urinary tract infect
(UTI), and pyelonephritis, the most commonly seen upper UTI (Uphold &
Virginia Graham, 2013). For women, the main cause of a UTI is usually
related to bacteria that enter the urethra (Uphold & Virginia Graham, 2013).
The urethra is shorter in women than compared to men plus it is closer to the
perirectal area, making women more prone to infections (Uphold & Virginia
Graham, 2013). Other risk factors for women include using tampons, if
they’re postmenopausal, increased sexual activity, and pregnancy (Uphold &
Virginia Graham, 2
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