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21. Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in Children | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2024 - AHRQ News Now Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms … Events Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms … Today's Headlines: Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in … Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in Children A growing … number of treatments are available to improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms

22. PowerPoint Presentation
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    June 01, 2021 - Recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected UTI that should be reported to and discussed by the health … These are signs and symptoms of a UTI. Determine if she has an indwelling urinary catheter. … Ask her about signs and symptoms of infection. Good choice.  … Contact the practitioner with vitals, symptoms, and your assessment. Good choice. … Be sure to mention that you asked about signs and symptoms that could suggest a UTI.

23. Acute Otitis Media (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and symptoms … of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever) • Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate … Duration5,7,8 • <2 years old or severe symptoms at any age: 10 days • 2–5 years: 7 days • ≥6 years … Bilateral AOM Without Otorrhea and Without Severe Symptoms Unilateral AOM Without Otorrhea … and Without Severe Symptoms <6 months Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics 6 months

24. COVID-19 Identification & Prevention series | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2022 - Prevention series This series of three learning modules focuses on identifying the signs and symptoms … of COVID-19, knowing when and how to report signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and remembering to maintain … learning module teaches frontline nursing facility staff when and how to report potential signs and symptoms

25. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Slides
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    September 01, 2022 - ASB and UTI AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care 4 Symptoms of Urinary … pain Pyelonephritis: infection of the kidney Symptoms: fever and flank pain (in addition to the … symptoms of cystitis) ASB and UTI AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care … are unlikely to be the result of a UTI in the absence of urinary symptoms. … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.

26. Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Lotion Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections • Wound care • Elevate legs Mild systemic symptoms … : • Doxycycline (PO) or TMP-SMX (PO) for 5–7 days Moderate/severe symptoms: • Vancomycin (IV) … Incision and Drainage Purulent Send fluid for culture • Bilateral • Minimal or chronic symptoms … tachycardic, hypotensive • Rapidly spreading Nonpurulent • Acute onset • Unilateral • Systemic symptoms

27. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents Signs & Symptoms … � Dysuria OR � Fever (>100°F or >2°F above baseline) AND at least one of the following symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … document care” or “test of cure” � For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … No. 17(21)-0029 June 2021 Signs & Symptoms of a UTI References

28. Urinary Tract Infections (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Tract Infections Diagnosis • First, ask about symptoms … , suprapubic pain o Pyelonephritis: fever, flank pain o Sending a urine culture in the absence of symptoms … pregnancy or in patients who will undergo urologic procedures involving mucosal bleeding1 • Second, if symptoms … and adult women with acute cystitis can be treated without testing given the strong correlation of symptoms … Treatment • Do not start antibiotics for a positive UA or urine culture without asking about symptoms

29. Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2021 - Measures Program PQMP Measures Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms … Improvement PQMP Grantees Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms … created August 2021 Internet Citation: Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms

30. Influenza (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2022 - therapy.2,3 • If there is not a high prevalence of influenza during flu season, test patients with flu symptoms … • Antivirals are most effective if initiated within 48 hours of symptoms. … • For patients improving from influenza who develop new fevers or symptoms of illness, consider an … Flu Symptoms & Diagnosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Influenza (Flu). … https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/index.html. Accessed June 22, 2022. 3.

31. 4 Tk1 T4-Urinalysis And Utis Improving Care Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … • We will discuss: — Signs and symptoms of UTIs — Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI • Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … • The key symptoms of urinary tract infections are: — Dysuria or acute pain when urinating — Fever … • It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection. 2

32. Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2020 - Choice 1: Patient voids within 6 hours and no symptoms. … Repeat postvoid bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician, or; Bladder … Repeat postvoid bladder scan once every 6 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. … Repeat bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician, or; Bladder scan. … Repeat bladder scan once every 6 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician.  

33. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain. … Common symptoms of catheter-associated urinary tract infection, or CAUTI, are fever and suprapubic … In a study in which 72 elderly residents without traditional UTI symptoms were questioned about symptoms … Remember, urine cultures should be sent when a patient has signs and symptoms of UTI.

34. Applying Human Factors to Make it Easier for Clinicians to Do Their Jobs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2022 - The potential for a CVD diagnostic error can begin as soon as women describe their symptoms, according … Some updated materials may include symptoms more commonly described by women, such as pain in the neck … But even an expanded list of symptoms can create a certain level of ambiguity, Dr. Miller notes. … For example, one professional group recently labeled symptoms more commonly affecting women as “atypical … “No, those symptoms are not atypical, they are just how women present symptoms.”

35. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If your family member is experiencing symptoms of infection and bacteria are found, she or he will typically … • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … • If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … • If your family member has a cough, but no fever or other symptoms, it is often better to wait.

36. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (doc file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If your family member is experiencing symptoms of infection and bacteria are found, she or he will typically … Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it may … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … If your family member has a cough, but no fever or other symptoms, it is often better to wait.

37. 4 Tk1 T4-Urinalysis And Utis Improving Care Final 0 (doc file)
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    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … session is to review the signs and symptoms of suspected urinary tract infections or UTIs. … We will discuss: Signs and symptoms of UTIs Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection.

38. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - � Dysuria OR � Fever (>100°F or >2°F above baseline) AND at least one of the following symptoms … Send a Urinalysis and Urine Culture: � If the urine is foul smelling or cloudy, without other urinary symptoms … document care” or “test of cure” � For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … , modify antibiotics or start antibiotics (if not receiving active antibiotics) Signs & Symptoms

39. Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal (doc file)
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    August 03, 2015 - Patient voids within 6 hours and no symptoms. … Observe Patient voids within 6 hours but has symptoms of abdominal fullness or discomfort. … Repeat postvoid bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. … Repeat postvoid bladder scan once every 6 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. … Repeat bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. Bladder scan.

40. CHIPRA 194: Section 6, Tables 13-14 (pdf file)
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    April 17, 2019 - CHIPRA 194: Section 6, Tables 13-14 Table 13: Contingency Table for Presence of Signs or Symptoms of … Increased Intracranial Pressure in Administrative Claims and Charts Signs or Symptoms of Increased … Intracranial Pressure Based on Chart Review Present Absent Total Signs or symptoms of increased