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A patient is admitted and diagnosed with a fever and urinary burning. The discharge diagnosis is Eschericia coli, urosepsis. Which of the following represents the correct diagnoses and appropriate sequence of those conditions?

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Final answer:

The correct diagnoses and appropriate sequence of conditions for the patient's symptoms are urinary tract infection, Escherichia coli infection, and urosepsis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct diagnosis and appropriate sequence of conditions for the patient's symptoms are as follows:

  1. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  2. Escherichia coli infection
  3. Urosepsis

The patient's symptoms of fever and urinary burning are consistent with a UTI. The discharge diagnosis of Escherichia coli indicates that the specific bacteria causing the infection is E. coli. Urosepsis refers to a severe UTI that has spread to the bloodstream.

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