Master Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms with Picmonic for Nursing LPN

Urinary tract infections are more common in females because they have a shorter urethra than males (females: 1-2 inches, males: approximately 8 inches). Children can also develop UTIs, as infections from the skin can travel up a child's (relative to adults) short urinary tract. This is one of the most common serious infections that can affect children.

When an elderly person has a UTI, they often exhibit a change in level of consciousness as a sign/symptom.

Dehydration increases the risk of developing a urinary tract infection.

If the infection spreads up towards the kidneys, the patient may have a fever.

A sign of a urinary tract infection includes increased frequency in the urge to urinate.

A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system. This could include the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. It most commonly occurs in the lower part of the urinary system, such as the bladder or urethra.

A sign of a urinary tract infection is a painful burning sensation while urinating.

When a patient has a urinary tract infection, their urine often has a strong, unpleasant smell to it.

A sign of a urinary tract infection is dark, cloudy urine.

A sign of a urinary tract infection includes increased frequency in the urge to urinate.