A client is admitted to the health care facility with complaints of pain on urination that is secondary to a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
A) Polyuria
B) Dysuria
C) Nocturia
D) Hematuria

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Dysuria is the term used to describe pain, burning, or discomfort during urination, which is commonly experienced by individuals with a UTI. Polyuria refers to excessive urination, nocturia refers to waking up frequently at night to urinate, and hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine.

A Client Is Admitted to the Health Care Facility with Complaints