You are caring for an 84-year-old female patient who was brought to the emergency room by her family, who related that their mother had had mental status changes and periods of incontinence and they were very concerned
What condition would the nurse suspect the patient had?
A) Urinary retention
B) Urinary stasis
C) Urinary calculi
D) Urinary tract infection
Ans: D
Feedback: Elderly patients often lack the typical symptoms of UTI and sepsis. Although frequency and urgency may occur, nonspecific symptoms such as altered sensorium, lethargy, anorexia, new incontinence, hyperventilation, and low-grade fever, may be the only clues. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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