Which symptoms are characteristic of a preschool-age client who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection?
1. Foul-smelling urine, elevated blood pressure, and hematuria
2. Severe flank pain, nausea, headache
3. Headache, hematuria, vertigo
4. Urgency, dysuria, fever
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in a preschool-age client include fever, urgency, and dysuria. While hematuria may be present, there is no elevated blood pressure, headache, or vertigo.
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