The nurse is caring for a woman suspected of having a vaginal fistula. Which finding supports the potential diagnosis?
a. Pneumaturia
b. Hematuria
c. Oliguria
d. Dysuria
A
Pneumaturia, or gas in the urine, can occur if there is an abnormal passage between the bladder and vagina. A fistula would not cause hematuria, oliguria, or dysuria.
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