A Patient with an Indwelling Catheter Develops a Fever and Lethargy.In

question 28

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 is foul-smelling,which indicates an infection.What type of infection does this describe?

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

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