The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently had an indwelling catheter placed. The nurse should assess the patient for:
a. An increase in oral fluid intake c. Upper back pain
b. A change in mental status d. A decrease in activ-ity
B
The nurse assesses the older adult's mental status. Changes in mental status, character of urine, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, chills, low back pain, urethral discharge in men, new onset of incontinence, or even respiratory distress may signal a possible UTI in older people. An in-dwelling catheter does not often cause a decrease in activity.
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