As a nurse working in a hospital setting, you are assigned to care for Sarah, a 25-year-old woman admitted with dehydration and a high fever due to a severe urinary tract infection. Sarah is anxious about her hospital stay and is concerned about the potential for her condition to worsen. She has several questions about her treatment plan and how she can prevent future UTIs. Explain how you would address Sarah's anxiety and provide patient education regarding her condition, treatment plan, and prevention of future urinary tract infections.

As a nurse working in a hospital setting, you are assigned to care for Sarah, a 25-year-old woman admitted with dehydration and a high fever due to a severe urinary tract infection. Sarah is anxious about her hospital stay and is concerned about the potential for her condition to worsen. She has several questions about her treatment plan and how she can prevent future UTIs. Explain how you would address Sarah's anxiety and provide patient education regarding her condition, treatment plan, and prevention of future urinary tract infections.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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