The nurse is discussing signs and symptoms of both upper and lower urinary tract infections with a client who has a history of both.Which of the following statements by the client reflects the best understanding of the differing symptomatology?
A) "When I get cloudy urine,I figure I have an infection."
B) "Burning when I urinate is usually the first symptom I notice."
C) "I have a big problem when I feel like I have the flu but with back pain too."
D) "When I see blood in my urine,I know I need to call my health care provider."

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Clients with lower UTIs have pain or burning during urination (dysuria)as urine flows over inflamed tissues.Fever,chills,nausea,vomiting,and malaise develop as the infection worsens.An irritated bladder (cystitis)causes a frequent and urgent sensation of the need to void.Irritation to bladder and urethral mucosa results in blood-tinged urine (hematuria).The urine appears concentrated and cloudy because of the presence of WBCs or bacteria.If infection spreads to the upper urinary tract (kidneys-pyelonephritis,a serious renal condition),flank pain,tenderness,fever,and chills are common.The remaining options identify general symptoms that are not condition specific.

The Nurse Is Discussing Signs and Symptoms of Both Upper