Proceso de atención de enfermería en complicaciones de infección de vías urinarias en embarazo basado en Teoría de Virginia Henderson

Abstract

Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the invasion and subsequent multiplication of microorganisms in any part of the urinary tract (1). It is one of the most frequent complications during pregnancy and its importance lies in the fact that it can affect maternal health and the evolution of pregnancy, presenting complications such as premature delivery, low birth weight, infection and increased perinatal mortality (2 ). In Ecuador, according to INEC, Urinary Tract Infections in pregnancy are ranked ninth in relation to the ten main causes of female morbidity and mortality, with a rate of 14.3% (3). Case presentation: 38-year-old patient with a diagnosis of 28-week-gestation pregnancy due to LMP + urinary tract infection, multiparous, from the urban area, which is admitted to the “María Lorena Serrano” Hospital in El Guabo, canton of the province of El Oro for outpatient consultation accompanied by a family member when presenting a clinical picture, characterized by severe pain in the hypogastrium with high intensity 4 days ago, this condition makes it difficult for him to walk, with vital signs: Temperature: 36 ° C, Pressure Blood Pressure: 110/60, Heart Rate: 76 bpm, Respiratory Rate: 20 rpm, Oxygen Saturation: 97%. Pathological history of Appendicitis (surgery) 10 years ago.