A 34-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus is hospitalized with fever,anorexia,and confusion.The physician suspects acute pyelonephritis when the urinalysis reveals bacteriuria.Which of the following is an appropriate collaborative problem identified by the nurse for this patient?

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Acute pyelonephritis can lead to urosepsis, a potential complication that can be life-threatening in patients with diabetes mellitus. The nurse needs to monitor for signs and symptoms of sepsis and report to the physician immediately if suspected. Option B is incorrect because hydronephrosis is not a common complication of acute pyelonephritis. Option C is incorrect because acute kidney injury is more commonly associated with prerenal, intrarenal, or postrenal causes, not necessarily pyelonephritis. Option D is incorrect because chronic pyelonephritis is a separate condition from acute pyelonephritis and is not a potential complication in this case.

A 34-Year-Old Patient with Diabetes Mellitus Is Hospitalized with Fever,anorexia,and