Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the older adult patient has a urinary tract infection?
A) Confusion and irritability
B) Urinalysis is positive for hyaline casts and ketones.
C) Urinalysis is negative for nitrites and white blood cells.
D) Reports frequency and burning with urination
E) Has had two uncharacteristic episodes of incontinence
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