Which Patient with a Urinary Tract Infection Will Require Hospitalization

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which patient with a urinary tract infection will require hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics?

• A) A 5-year-old child with a fever of 100.5°F, dysuria, and bacteriuria
• B) A pregnant woman with bacteriuria, suprapubic pain, and fever
• C) A young man with dysuria, flank pain, and a previous urinary tract infection
• D) An older adult man with a low-grade fever, flank pain, and an indwelling catheter

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