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What is the most common presenting objective symptom of a urinary tract infection in older adults, especially in those with dementia?
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What is the most common presenting objective symptom of a urinary tract infection in older adults, especially in those with dementia?
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Answer is Change in cognitive function.
Reason. confusion, hallucinations, agitation, dizziness, falls and poor motor skills are often mistaken for early stages of dementia, but all can be caused by a UTI.
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