The nurse is collecting data on a patient who has presented to the HCP's office with a fever. Which of these findings are indicators of a UTI to the nurse? Select all that apply.

dysuria

Ammonia-smelling urine

frequency

amber urine

urgency

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,E

A.   Dysuria, or painful urination, is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) due to irritation of the urinary tract lining by bacteria.
B.   While strong-smelling urine can occur with a UTI, it's not specific to UTIs and can have other causes. Ammonia-smelling urine can be indicative of a UTI, especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as dysuria or frequency.
C.   Increased frequency of urination can be a symptom of a UTI as the body attempts to flush out the bacteria causing the infection.
D.   Amber urine color can result from concentrated urine due to dehydration but is not specific to a UTI.

E.   Urinary urgency, or a sudden and compelling need to urinate, can be a symptom of a UTI due to irritation of the bladder lining by bacteria

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Monitoring fluid intake and output provides direct measurement of fluid balance in the body.
B. Lung sounds may indicate fluid accumulation in the lungs but are not a direct measure of overall fluid balance.
C. Edema may indicate fluid retention but does not provide comprehensive information about fluid balance throughout the body.
D. While weight can be an indicator of fluid balance, it is influenced by factors other than fluid status, such as muscle mass and fat.

A. Rhythm: Irregularly irregular B. P waves: No identifiable P waves C. PR interval: Measurable D. Heart rate: Atrial rate not measurable E. QRS interval: <0.10 seconds

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

A. Irregularly irregular: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregularly irregular rhythm.
B. No identifiable P waves: P waves are typically absent in atrial fibrillation or may be difficult to identify.
C. PR interval is not typically measured in atrial fibrillation as it is not relevant to the rhythm.
D. Atrial rate not measurable: The atrial rate in atrial fibrillation is not measurable due to the rapid and irregular nature of the rhythm.
E. QRS interval is typically normal in atrial fibrillation and does not exceed 0.10 seconds.

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