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The Nurse Caring for a Patient with Crushing Injuries from an Automobile

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The nurse caring for a patient with crushing injuries from an automobile accident is horrified to find the patient bleeding profusely from the nose,mouth,and rectum,as well as from the injuries.The nurse assesses this emergency situation as:


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Urine Clots

Blood clots in the urine, which may be a sign of a medical condition affecting the kidneys, bladder, or urinary tract.

Cystitis

An inflammation of the bladder, often due to an infection, causing pain, urgent and frequent urination, and sometimes blood in the urine.

Dysuria

A medical condition associated with pain or discomfort when urinating.

Flank Pain

Discomfort or pain located on the side of the body between the ribs and the hip, often associated with kidney problems or urinary tract issues.

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