A nurse is assessing an infant for urinary tract infection (UTI). Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply
a. Change in urine odor or color
b. Enuresis
c. Fever or hypothermia
d. Voiding urgency
e. Poor weight gain
A, C, E
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Correct The signs of a UTI in an infant include fever or hypothermia, irritability,
dysuria as evidenced by crying when voiding, change in urine odor or
color, poor weight gain, and feeding difficulties.
Incorrect Enuresis and voiding urgency should be assessed in an older child.
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