Proteus mirabilis
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Infectious Diseasemedium priorityneeds review
Proteus mirabilis
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Gram-negative bacteria commonly associated with urinary infections and catheter biofilm.
- Urease activity can alkalinize urine and contribute to stones.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Antibiotics by class | Treat based on susceptibility and site. |
Nursing actions
- Assess UTI symptoms, catheter need, hydration, and stone symptoms.
- Collect urine specimen correctly.
- Promote catheter care and removal when appropriate.
Complications
- Pyelonephritis
- Stones
- Sepsis
NCLEX cues
- UTI plus stones/catheter context.
- Do not treat culture alone without clinical plan.
Memory hooks
- Proteus can promote stones.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.