Evaluating Elderly Patient with Indwelling Catheter for Evidence of UTI or Sepsis

Number of days that the catheter has been present

Does the patient have a history of catheter-related urinary tract infections?

Does the patient have diabetes?

Is there any obstruction to urine flow?

Is the care of the catheter and collected urine optimal?

Has the patient developed unexplained anorexia?

Does the patient have one or more signfiicant comorbid conditions?

Is the patient receiving an antipyretic agent?

Blood pressure

Body temperature

Recent change in mental status