A nurse provides phone triage to a pregnant client.The client states,"I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate." How should the nurse respond?

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Pregnant clients with a urinary tract infection require prompt and aggressive treatment because cystitis can lead to acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy.The nurse should encourage the client to make an appointment and have the infection treated.Burning pain when urinating does not indicate the start of labor or weakening of pelvic muscles.

A Nurse Provides Phone Triage to a Pregnant Client