During nursing rounds, a team member notices that an elderly patient has a temperature of 99°F and has been asking to void at least once per hour with minimal results. The team should:
A) Offer the patient cranberry juice hourly.
B) Notify the primary health care provider immediately.
C) Tally the patient's fluid intake and output for the last 24 hours.
D) Run water in the bathroom to promote urinary drainage.
B
Feedback:
This elderly patient has signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) and needs immediate follow-up. This would supersede the other noted interventions.
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