Driscoll Model Of Urinalysis

The purpose of the assignment was to reflect on how my clinical experience has supported me towards achieving my learning objective which was the ability to perform urinalysis in the correct way, read and document the results appropriately and be aware that if any abnormalities further investigations might be required (NICE, 2013). The Driscoll model (Driscoll, J. 2007) will be used in this essay to support my reflection. This reflective account encouraged me to enhance my knowledge on urinalysis and by looking back at the experience helped me to understand my role and supported me in learning of a new skill (Howatson-Jones, L. 2010).
One of the clinical skills I have learnt, on my first placement, was urine dipstick analysis. As Bishop (2008) states routine urinalysis is relatively fast, simple and accurate test that detects abnormalities in composition of urine like protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, leucocytes, nitrite and blood. The findings may determine further specific investigations and tests i.e. leucocytes and nitrites in urine may suggest presence of bacteria in urine causing urinary tract infection (Midthun, S.J. 2004). The urine specimen should be sent to laboratory for culture where the organism is specified and
For me , the most meaningful experience was that the nurse’s role was to identify those individuals who are at risk of getting urinary tract infection such as incontinent, immobile, those with catheters or cognitively impaired and most importantly monitor any changes in patient’s condition in order to be able to identify the infection in a timely manner. It is crucial to seek medical help as untreated infection may progress to urosepsis and the results could be fatal ( Kessenich, C. R.