The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease.Which assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing an infection?

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An increased temperature is a typical sign of infection. Increased blood pressure and decreased urine output can be associated with polycystic kidney disease, but they are not specific indicators of infection. A decreased white blood cell count can occur with certain types of infections, but not all.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient Diagnosed with Polycystic