The nurse in an emergent care center assesses a 40-year-old female client who has presented with a fever of 101.2°F and complaints of urinary frequency and urgency
Which of the following questions does the nurse ask to elicit further data indicative of suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) cystitis? 1. "Do you have any upper abdominal pain or cramping?"
2. "Do you have any symptoms of menopause?"
3. "Have you experienced painful urination or blood in your urine?"
4. "How long have you had a fever, and have you had chills with this?"
3. "Have you experienced painful urination or blood in your urine?"
Rationale:
The classic symptoms of cystitis include dysuria or painful urination, urinary frequency and urgency, and bloody urine or hematuria. Pain from cystitis is typically suprapubic, not upper abdominal. A 40-year-old client who presents with a fever and urinary frequency is not experiencing symptoms of menopause. Asking about fever and chills is not specific to suspected cystitis and does not elicit information related to urinary symptoms.
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