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20
Min
Urinary
Medical-Surgical 2
Inpatient

Pyelonephritis

Participants assess a patient with pyelonephritis, prioritize interventions, communicate using SBAR, and offer therapeutic support.

Nadia Carter is a 38-year-old patient who arrived to the emergency department about three hours ago.

Learning Objectives

1. Perform a physical assessment of a patient with pyelonephritis2. Effectively prioritize and implement interventions and nursing care for a patient with pyelonephritis3. Communicate the patient's condition to the provider using the SBAR format4. Provide therapeutic communication and support to the patient

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