The nurse suspects that the patient has a urinary tract infection (UTI) based on the patient exhibiting which of the following early signs or symptoms?
a. Chills
b. Dysuria
c. Flank pain
d. Lower back pain
B
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A Chills are a more systemic symptom associated with pyelonephritis (kidney infection or upper UTI).
B The patient may have pain or burning during urination (dysuria) as urine flows over inflamed tissues. This is a sign of a UTI.
C Flank pain is a more systemic symptom associated with pyelonephritis.
D Lower back pain is not a symptom associated with pyelonephritis.
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