title: Urinary tract infections in the homebound elderly.
abstract: The incidence of bacteriuria is widespread in the elderly. Because home care nurses serve elderly clients with multiple problems, bacteriuria is often encountered in the home care setting. The elderly may present with typical signs and symptoms of infection. However, the indications are often vague and nonspecific. Bacteria in the urine often presents with no symptoms and is best left untreated. The responsibilities of the nurse include evaluating signs and symptoms presented by their clients and overseeing therapeutic plans, specimen collection, infection control practices, catheter care, education, and prevention. It is important that prevention always receive top priority.
authors.affiliation: Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, New York 13326-1394, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Haus
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*