N213: Health Differences Across the Life Span 3

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide • Offer sitz baths to relieve inflammation • Teach patient to avoid diuretic foods including caffeine, chocolate, tea, and spicy foods • Have patient avoid sexual activity during acute phase, but ejaculation may help relieve pressure to the prostate • Discourage long periods of sitting • Monitor sexual partners for incidence of infection • Teach patient to finish all antibiotic therapy to avoid reoccurrence • Refer to counseling and/or community support groups for chronic prostatitis Expected outcomes for prostatitis: • Patient will remain free of reinfection and complications • Demonstrates normal body temperature • Verbalizes increased comfort and pain relief • Verbalizes understanding of medication compliance and treatment plan Tonsillitis The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and help the body defend itself against disease. They are also known as the palatine tonsils and are located at the back of the throat, one on either side. In tonsillitis, the tonsils become inflamed due to bacterial infection or viral infection. The most common cause is the bacteria beta-hemolytic streptococci, more commonly called strep. The infection can also infect the adenoid glands to the side of the neck, which is known as adenoiditis. Tonsillitis is most common in children between the ages of five and ten years old. Bacterial infections need to be treated with antibiotics or complications can result including cardiac valve issues, cervical lymph node abscesses, otitis media, febrile seizures, upper airway obstruction, and trouble with eating and swallowing. Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis: • Fever • Trouble swallowing • Snoring • Sore throat Signs and symptoms of adenoiditis: • Bronchitis • Foul smelling breath • Mouth breathing due to nasal obstruction • Noisy respirations • Voice impairment • Earache • Ear drainage • Frequent colds ©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 175 of 204