The nurse suspects urinary tract infection in an older adult patient who has sudden onset of incontinence.Which symptoms,atypical in a younger adult,would the nurse assess for in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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In older adults, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can present atypically with symptoms such as confusion and vomiting, rather than the classic symptoms like chills, flank pain, and fever often seen in younger adults.

The Nurse Suspects Urinary Tract Infection in an Older Adult