Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A client is reporting chills, fever, and left costovertebral pain. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A midstream urine culture is often the initial diagnostic test for suspected urinary tract infections or pyelonephritis, based on symptoms of chills, fever, and flank pain.