Question

A patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The patient has been drinking fruit juice and has increased his intake of fluids but has failed to take his antibiotic as prescribed because it caused gastric upset. Three days later, the patient presents to the clinic with fever, malaise, nausea, and vomiting. What might you suspect? A) The patient probably has the flu. B) The patient may now have a systemic infection. C) The patient is displaying signs of a localized infection. D) The patient is experiencing an allergic response to his medication.

Answer 1

B) The patient may now have a systemic infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fever, malaise, nausea, and vomiting are clinical presentation of systemic infection.