Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual?
a. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort
b. Dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain
c. Hematuria and flank pain
d. Pyuria, urgency, and frequency
Answer: a. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort
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