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Differential Diagnosis of UTI Symptoms Essay
Differential Diagnosis
Positive Data
Negative Data
Recurrent kidney infection
Lower back pain, fever; pain localized to right lumbar and right CVA area; pain intensity 3-7 on Visual Analog Pain Scale (with 10 on VAS for natural childbirth)
No family history of renal disease; sister with history of kidney stones
day course of Cipro; symptoms returned in second week
Pain from back does not radiate to bladder or pubic area
Consuming cranberry juice and 4-6 glasses of water per day
Denies hematuria
Experiencing mild dysuria ("slightly stinging")
No edema; no lesions of genitalia
Drinking coffee, but not cola or tea
Denies frequency of urination; no history of recurrent UTTs or kidney infections
Mild dysuria; WBC 6-8 per high powered field
Renal calculi
Diagnostic indications
Antibiogram culture & sensitivity; UA; IVP
Therapeutic indications
Begin regimen of probiotic (Florajens 3); Prescribe RX for Septra DS one po bid for 10 days if UA indicates; infection; Prescribe RX for Pyridium 100-200 mg po tid X 2-3 days prn pain
Teaching & counseling indications
Avoid full bladder, continue high fluid intake, wiping front to back, double void, avoid intercourse and tampon use until well
Differential Diagnosis
Positive Data
Negative Data
Lower back strain
Active homemaker; active grandparent / child caregiver (regularly…
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