A Patient with an Indwelling Catheter Develops a Fever and Lethargy

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with an indwelling catheter develops a fever and lethargy. In addition, the urine in the catheter bag has turned a brownish color and smells foul, which suggests an infection is present. What type of infection does this describe?

• A) Opportunistic
• B) Iatrogenic
• C) Pathogenic
• D) Parasitic

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Definitions:

Direct Cause

An immediate factor or event that directly leads to an outcome or effect.

Respondeat Superior

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Subpoena Duces Tecum

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Malfeasance

The performance of an act that is unlawful or wrongful by a public official or other person in power.