Asked by David Lopez on May 20, 2024
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The nurse would expect which of the following signs and symptoms for a patient with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) ? Select all that apply.
A) Urinary frequency
B) Urinary urgency
C) Polyuria
D) Abdominal pain
E) Proteinuria
Urinary Tract Infection
An infection involving the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra, often characterized by pain during urination and an increased urge to urinate.
Polyuria
A condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine.
Proteinuria
The presence of abnormal amounts of protein in the urine, often a sign of kidney disease.
- Identify signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Shubhangi MundhadaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B
Explanation :
Signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections include urinary frequency,urgency,foul-smelling urine,pyuria,dysuria,hematuria,bladder spasms,edema,chills,fever,back pain,and nausea and vomiting.Polyuria is indicative of diabetes mellitus,not UTI.Patients do not usually complain of abdominal pain with UTI.Pain if present is retroperitoneal,back,or lower groin.Hematuria,rather than proteinuria,occurs with UTI.
Learning Objectives
- Identify signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI).