The nurse is reviewing the urinalysis results of an older adult patient admitted with elevated temperature and incontinence. Which urinalysis properties are indicative of an infection? (Select all that apply.)

Trace glucose

Straw color

Foul odor

pH of 8.2

Specific gravity of 1.014

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. Trace glucose: Trace glucose in the urine is not typically associated with infections; it may indicate diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.

B. Straw color: Straw-colored urine is normal and does not indicate infection.

C. Foul odor: A foul odor in urine can be indicative of infection due to bacterial activity.

D. pH of 8.2: Alkaline urine (pH > 8.0) may indicate infection because some bacteria produce urease, which increases urine pH.

E. Specific gravity of 1.014: This is within the normal range and does not indicate infection.

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Correct Answer is ["4"]

Explanation

Order: 40 mg IV daily
Available: 10 mg/mL
To calculate the volume:

Volumetoadminister= Ordered dose /Available concentration

= 40mg /10mg /ml

= 4ml

A. Interstitial cystitis (although rare in a male patient) B. Cystitis, probably from bacterial contamination C. Urinary calculi, probably located in the ureter D. Kidney infection, most likely pyelonephritis

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Interstitial cystitis (although rare in a male patient): Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition typically diagnosed after other causes, like infection, are ruled out.

B. Cystitis, probably from bacterial contamination: Symptoms such as urgency, frequency, suprapubic pain, and cloudy urine strongly suggest a urinary tract infection (UTI), specifically bacterial cystitis.

C. Urinary calculi, probably located in the ureter: While urinary calculi may cause similar symptoms, dark cloudy urine is more indicative of infection than stones.

D. Kidney infection, most likely pyelonephritis: Pyelonephritis typically presents with systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, and flank pain, which are not described here.

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