When describing the use of anti-infectives to treat urinary tract infections, which of the following would the nurse identify as the most common structure affected?
A) Bladder
B) Kidney
C) Prostate gland
D) Urethra
E) Ureters
Ans: A
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The urinary tract consists of the following anatomic structures: kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate gland, and urethra. UTIs most commonly affect the bladder.
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