A 72-Year-Old Man Has Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy,which Has Contributed to Repeated

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 72-year-old man has benign prostatic hypertrophy,which has contributed to repeated bouts of cystitis.He is now admitted to the hospital with chills,fever,and nausea and vomiting.A urinalysis is positive for bacteria,red blood cells,and white blood cells.The nurse suspects the presence of an upper UTI when assessment of the patient reveals which of the following findings?

• A) Suprapubic pain
• B) Foul-smelling urine
• C) A distended bladder
• D) Costovertebral angle (CVA)tenderness

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