A 32-year-old female is seen in the urologist’s office because of a…

Question A 32-year-old female is seen in the urologist’s office because of a… A 32-year-old female is seen in the urologist’s office because of a fever, chills, and generalized fatigue. She also reported urgency, frequency, dysuria, and hematuria. In addition, she noticed that her urine was cloudy with a fishy odor. The physician ordered the following tests: a clean catch specimen for a U/A, a urine C&S, and a KUB. The U/A revealed pyuria, bacteria, and a slightly acidic pH. Escherichia coli was grown in the culture. X-rays revealed acute pyelonephritis resulting from cystitis which has spread up to the kidney from the bladder. The patient was placed on an antibiotic and encouraged to “push fluids” by drinking 2L of water a day Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)