What signs and symptoms are indicative of a urinary tract disorder in the neonatal period (birth to 1 month)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Edema
b. Bradypnea
c. Frequent urination
d. Poor urinary stream
e. Failure to gain weight
ANS: C, D, E
Signs and symptoms of a urinary tract disorder in the neonatal period are frequent urination, poor urinary stream, and failure to gain weight. The respirations would be rapid, not slow, and dehydration, not edema, occurs.
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