Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter and notes blood-tinged urine in the catheter bag. The nurse recognizes this finding can be a manifestation of which of the following urinary alterations?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Blood-tinged urine in a client with an indwelling urinary catheter is concerning for a bladder infection, especially if accompanied by other signs like fever or foul odor.