Question

A client presents to the emergency department��� (ED) complaining of pain and burning on urination. The client also tells the triage nurse that she noted blood in the urine the past few times she��� urinated, so she thought she should come to the emergency department. In which category should the nurse classify the��� client's problem to prioritize care in relation to other clients in the��� ED?

A. Immediate
B. Nonurgent
C. Urgent
D. Emergent

Answer 1

The client's symptoms of dysuria and hematuria suggest a possible urinary tract infection and should be classified as Urgent (C) in the emergency department to receive timely medical attention.

Step-by-step explanation:

A client presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of pain and burning on urination and also noting blood in the urine. The nurse must classify the client's problem to prioritize care in relation to other clients in the ED. Given the symptoms, which include dysuria (burning during urination), hematuria (blood in the urine) and the possibility of a urinary tract infection (UTI) the appropriate category for prioritization would likely be C.

Urgent. While the situation does not seem life-threatening at the moment to be categorized as Immediate or Emergent, it needs prompt attention to prevent potential complications like a kidney infection that could escalate into a more serious condition such as septicemia.