Which of these assessments of an older adult,who has a urinary tract infection,requires an immediate nursing intervention?

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Confusion is a common manifestation in older persons with urinary tract infection;however,the cause requires further assessment.There may be another reason for the confusion.Confusion is not a normal finding in the older person,even though it is commonly seen with concurrent infections.Difficulty hearing,presbycusis,is an expected finding in an older person.Coping with the death of a spouse is a psychosocial concern to be addressed after the acute physiological concern in this case.Older persons tend to have lower temperatures,so the nurse needs to assess for slight elevations.A temperature of 36.4°C (97.6°F)is within normal limits.

Which of These Assessments of an Older Adult,who Has a Urinary