An elderly patient has acquired a urinary tract infection due to an inserted catheter during hospitalization. A nurse identifies that this infection is caused by a type of pathogen known as

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are most commonly caused by bacteria, which can enter the urethra and travel up to the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract. Catheterization increases the risk of infection by providing a direct pathway for bacteria to enter the bladder. Protozoa and helminths are not typical causes of UTIs. Viruses can cause urinary tract infections, but they are less common than bacterial infections.

An Elderly Patient Has Acquired a Urinary Tract Infection Due