An 83-Year-Old Client Is Seen for Urinary Frequency and Burning

question 23

Multiple Choice

An 83-year-old client is seen for urinary frequency and burning. A dipstick urine test reveals positive nitrates. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Assume the client has a UTI.
• B) Catheterize the client for a sterile specimen.
• C) Nothing; this is a normal finding.
• D) Send the urine for a culture.

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