The client's culture report indicates the presence of gram-negative cocci in the urine.This means that the bacteria are:

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Gram-negative bacteria have thin cell walls and take up the counterstain in the Gram stain, appearing reddish-pink under the microscope. Gram-positive bacteria have thick cell walls and take up the primary stain in the Gram stain, appearing violet or blue under the microscope. The presence of gram-negative cocci in the urine suggests a possible infection, such as a urinary tract infection.

The Client's Culture Report Indicates the Presence of Gram-Negative Cocci