Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 6-year-old female patient with leukocytes, nitrates, blood in urine, pH 6.5, specific gravity 1.020Based on the patient's presentation, what would the nurse anticipate her diagnosis to be?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Urinary Tract Infection. The patient's symptoms, such as dysuria, urgency, and frequency, are classic signs of a UTI. Nephrotic syndrome (A) presents with proteinuria and edema, which are not mentioned. Acute glomerulonephritis (B) typically presents with hematuria, proteinuria, and hypertension, which are not described in the patient's presentation. Diabetes mellitus Type 1 (D) would present with symptoms related to high blood sugar levels, such as polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss, which are not mentioned.