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Implications of UTI in Geriatric Patients
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Joanna Grayson, BSN, RN
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent in older adults, especially female clients. UTIs can be misdiagnosed in this population, thus leading to the over-prescription of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance, a global healthcare issue. Intended for the LPN/LVN, RN, and APRN, this course will outline the nurse’s role in assessment, prevention, treatment, and management of urinary tract infections in elderly clients.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Causes and Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Prevention
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Implications of UTI in Geriatric Patients. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the causes and risk factors for UTI in the geriatric population.
- List the signs and symptoms of UTI in older adults.
- Explain the assessment and diagnosis of UTI in geriatric clients.
- Detail the treatment, complications, and prevention of UTI in older adults.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 14, 2028
Course Offering: #520