A patient complains of having to void frequently, burning on urination, and odorous urine. Based on these assessment findings, the nurse would suspect the patient has which of the following conditions?

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The symptoms described suggest a urinary tract infection, which commonly presents with frequent urination, a burning sensation during urination, and foul-smelling urine. Stress and urge incontinence are types of involuntary urine leakage, whereas a lower colon infection would present with different symptoms such as diarrhea or bloody stool.

A Patient Complains of Having to Void Frequently, Burning on Urination