Question

the medical assistant prepares for a urinalysis and culture and sensitivity test for an older patient with which symptoms? select all that apply. dysuria confusion high fever elevated blood pressure low abdominal pressure

Explanation:

Dysuria (painful urination) can indicate a urinary - tract issue. High fever can be a sign of a urinary - tract infection spreading systemically. Low abdominal pressure can be related to bladder problems. Confusion can sometimes be an atypical presentation of a urinary - tract infection in older patients. Elevated blood pressure is not a typical direct symptom leading to a urinalysis and culture and sensitivity test for urinary - tract issues.

Answer:

A. Dysuria
B. Confusion
C. High fever
E. Low abdominal pressure