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), high fever, and low abdominal pressure can be symptoms of a urinary - tract infection, which is often diagnosed with urinalysis and culture and sensitivity tests. Confusion can sometimes be a presenting symptom in older patients with urinary - tract infections. Elevated blood pressure is not a typical direct symptom prompting these tests.

Answer:

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