The client asks the nurse why culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing has to be done prior to starting the antibiotic for a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse explains that several organisms can cause UTIs and a C&S is performed to identify the organism. Which organism could be isolated on this client's C&S? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Proteus mirabilis are all common organisms that can cause UTIs and can be identified through culture and sensitivity testing. Haemophilus and Borrelia burgdorferi are not typically associated with UTIs.

The Client Asks the Nurse Why Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)