
The nurse is caring for an elderly patient whose dementia has become worse over the last 24 hours. The nurse suspects that the patient may have developed a urinary tract infection and obtains a urine sample. Which assessment findings prompt the nurse to contact the physician to obtain an order for urine culture and sensitivity testing? (Select all that apply.)
A) Urinary dipstick testing is positive for nitrates.
B) The urine appears cloudy with a foul odor.
C) The urine is concentrated and dark amber in color.
D) The urine smells faintly like nail polish remover.
E) The patient is urinating more frequently than usual.
F) The patient is normally continent but wet herself twice.
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