A client has come to the health care provider's office with symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI).She states that she had no symptoms when she went to bed last night but woke this morning with severe burning with urination.A urine culture is completed and grows Escherichia coli.The client asks the nurse why these symptoms occurred so suddenly.The nurse's best response is:

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The nurse's best response is to explain that the bacteria that caused this UTI can grow very rapidly and it is possible for a person to have no symptoms the night before, but to wake up with severe symptoms the next morning. It is important to educate the client about the importance of prompt treatment to prevent the infection from spreading to the kidneys, which can lead to more serious complications. Option A is incorrect because it implies that the client was not paying attention to her body, which could come across as dismissive or blaming. Option B is incorrect because it is not supported by evidence or relevant to the client's specific situation. Option C is irrelevant and does not address the client's concern about the sudden onset of symptoms.

A Client Has Come to the Health Care Provider's Office