Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is alert and complaining of dysuria. She describes a three-day history of pain with urination and urinary urgency and difficulty. She describes the pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Physical examination reveals tenderness on palpation of the lower abdomen bilaterally and warm, dry skin. HR = 88, BP = 126/78, RR = 12. The most appropriate action is:

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This patient likely has a urinary tract infection and requires expedited transport to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment with antibiotics. Oxygen and IV fluids are not indicated based on the information provided, and morphine would not be appropriate for pain management in this case.

Your Patient Is a 32-Year-Old Female Who Is Alert and Complaining