Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

Question 7 :
A client asks the nurse about the pathophysiology of hematuria in the context of urinary tract infections (UTIs). What should the nurse explain?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Kidney stones can cause hematuria, but this statement does not address UTIs.

B) Correct. UTIs can lead to irritation and inflammation of the urinary tract, which can result in hematuria.

C) Incorrect. UTIs typically do not involve bacteria directly entering the bloodstream and causing bleeding in the kidneys.

D) Incorrect. UTIs do not trigger excessive production of blood cells as a primary mechanism for hematuria.


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