The nurse is reviewing a patient's medical record. Which manifestation should the nurse use to confirm a diagnosis of prostatodynia?
1. negative urine culture
2. denies history of STIs
3. patient experiencing lower back pain
4. fever is absent
Correct Answer: 1
No evidence of urinary or prostatic infection or inflammation by a negative urine culture is a confirmation of prostatitis. History of UTIs, low back pain, or fever are not used to confirm prostatitis.
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