A 56-year-old patient, who has recently become postmenopausal, made an appointment with her health care provider for symptoms of an UTI. The patient has had three previously diagnosed UTIs in the past 4 months
She asks the nurse if this is a normal occurrence with postmenopausal women. What is the best response from the nurse? a. "Yes, because as women go through menopause, the lining of the urethra becomes more susceptible to infections."
b. "No, but why don't you ask your health care provider for some antibiotics to keep on hand?"
c. "Yes, and this must be frustrating because as we become older our body starts to cause us more problems."
d. "Yes, and this is why I'm not looking forward to going through menopause."
A
There is a decrease in estrogenization of perineal tissue in women that increases the risk of urinary tract infection. The vaginal tissue of postmenopausal women may be dryer and less pink than in younger women. Health care providers would not give antibiotics to keep on hand. Nurses should not imply that a UTI is an expected problem of aging. Relaying what the nurse thinks about aging is not appropriate to voice to the patient.
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