Nursing care of people with urinary tract disorders

Learning Outcomes - Relate the inter professional care and health management implications for a person with urinary tract infection to the pathophysiology of the condition. - Explain the risk factors, course, pathophysiology and interventions required to competently care for a person with an obstruction of the urinary tract. -Describe the interproffessional care and health management when caring for individuals experiencing various urinary flow disorders Clinical Competencies -Assess the functional health status of people with urinary tract disorders, using data to determine priority nursing diagnoses and select individulised nursing interventions -Identify, report and document abnormal or unexpected assessments and their effect on personal status. -Use evidence-based research to plan and implement nursing care for people with urinary tract disorders -Knowledgeably and safely administer prescribed medications and treatments for people with urinary tract disorders. -Provide effective nursing care for people undergoing surgery of the urinary tract. -Plan and provide appropriate teaching for prevention and self-care of urinary tract disorders. -Evaluate personal responses, revising plan of care as needed to promote, maintain or restore functional health of individuals with urinary tract disorders.