UTI Nursing Care Plan

The primary goals of care for urinary tract infections (UTIs) are to alleviate symptoms, eliminate the infection, prevent complications, and improve quality of life. This includes relieving pain and discomfort, reducing the frequency and urgency of urination, and restoring normal urinary function. Goals may include educating patients on prevention strategies and managing underlying conditions contributing to UTI risk.

A nursing care plan for urinary retention should focus on promoting bladder emptying, managing symptoms, and preventing complications. This may include assisting with urination, monitoring fluid intake and output, and encouraging ambulation and mobility to facilitate bladder emptying. Nurses should also assess for and manage pain, monitor for signs of infection, and provide education on proper bladder care and hygiene practices.

When caring for a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI), the nurse should monitor the patient's vital signs, particularly for signs of fever, which can indicate systemic involvement. The nurse should also assess the patient's urinary symptoms, such as dysuria, frequency, urgency, and hematuria, to evaluate the response to treatment and the progression of the infection.