The nurse is discussing upper and lower UTIs. She correctly states that most UTIs can be treated at home, except for
a. acute cystitis.
b. acute urethritis.
c. complicated urinary tract infection.
d. severe pyelonephritis.
D
Acute pyelonephritis requires hospitalization and IV antibiotics.
Acute cystitis and urethritis can be treated on an outpatient basis.
A complicated UTI is treated on an outpatient basis with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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