Question

the parents of an infant are concerned that their baby may have a urinary tract infection and ask the novice nurse what signs and symptoms to watch for. which response by the novice nurse requires intervention by the staff nurse?observe for an intermittent pattern of starting and stopping their urinary stream immediately, observe for frequent dripping of small amounts of urine, a child may strain or fret before urination begins, the child diaper should be checked every 2_3 hours.

Answer 1

SIGNS OF UTI :-
A strong, persistent urge to urinate.
A burning sensation when urinating.
Passing frequent, small amounts of urine.
Urine that appears cloudy.
Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola colored a sign of blood in the urine.

SYPTOMPS OF UTI :-
A burning feeling when you pee.A frequent or intense urge to pee, even though little comes out when you do.Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee.Feeling tired or shaky.Fever or chills (a sign that the infection may have reached your kidneys).Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen.
Interventions For UTI :- Drink plenty of water. Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria. Avoid drinks that may irritate your bladder. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks containing citrus juices or caffeine until your infection has cleared.