When viewing a urine specimen under a microscope, what would the nurse expect to see in a patient with a urinary tract infection?
a. Bacteria
b. Casts
c. Crystals
d. Protein
A
Bacteria indicate a urinary tract infection. Crystals would be seen with renal stone formation. Casts indicate renal alterations. Protein is not visible under a microscope and indicates renal disease.
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