underlying condition that increases risk of failing therapy
diabetes
pregnancy
sxs for 7+ days before seeking care
hospital acquired
renal failure
urinary obstruction
foleys
anatomic abnormality
renal transplant
immunosuppression
complicated UTIs
squamous cells + mucus, means what?
contaminated sample
fatigue/malaise
“not her self”
forgetful, confusion
unsteady on feet
foul smelling urine
cloudy urine
increased creatinine
complicated UTI
Most predictive of UTI?
Nitrites
True or False…
E coli is a gm neg bacilli
True
are Macrobid and Bactrim good for the elderly?
NO