A postpartum client has a urinary tract infection. Which finding is a manifestation?

A postpartum client has a urinary tract infection. Which finding is a manifestation?

• A. Dysuria with fever
• B. Increased appetite
• C. Hematuria
• D. Frequent sleepiness

Answer: (C)

Urinary tract infections cause inflammation of the bladder and urethra, which often leads to blood in the urine. Hematuria is a classic sign of a UTI and is particularly notable in postpartum clients who may have bladder irritation from delivery or catheterization. While dysuria can occur, fever with dysuria suggests a more involved infection like pyelonephritis and isn’t as direct a manifestation of a simple UTI. Increased appetite and frequent sleepiness are not characteristic signs of a urinary infection.

Urinary tract infections cause inflammation of the bladder and urethra, which often leads to blood in the urine. Hematuria is a classic sign of a UTI and is particularly notable in postpartum clients who may have bladder irritation from delivery or catheterization. While dysuria can occur, fever with dysuria suggests a more involved infection like pyelonephritis and isn’t as direct a manifestation of a simple UTI. Increased appetite and frequent sleepiness are not characteristic signs of a urinary infection.