A patient is experiencing burning with urination and urgency. Which laboratory test result should the nurse monitor for this patient's manifestations?

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Urine culture is the best choice for monitoring a patient's burning sensation during urination and urgency as it helps to identify any bacterial infections that may be causing these symptoms. Serum creatinine and BUN are indicators of kidney function rather than urinary tract infections, while urine osmolality measures the concentration of particles in the urine and would not necessarily provide information specific to a urinary tract infection.

A Patient Is Experiencing Burning with Urination and Urgency