Med surgical nursing

Sue Meade, 22 years of age, presents to the clinic with complaints of burning, pain, and urgency when

urinating. The patient has a fever of 100°F. The urine is strong in odor and cloudy with sediments.

(Learning Objectives 1 and 2)

What questions should the nurse ask during the assessment to gain more information about the possible

causes of the urinary tract infection?

What patient education should be provided?

Sample Solution