111. A patient with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) develops fever, chills, and flank pain. What is the critical clinical urgency in recognizing these symptoms?
A.
To treat symptomatic UTI.
B.
To identify and urgently treat pyelonephritis (kidney infection) to prevent sepsis and kidney damage.
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C.
To advise increased fluid intake.
D.
To perform a urinalysis.
📖 Additional Information
To treat symptomatic UTI.
To identify and urgently treat pyelonephritis (kidney infection) to prevent sepsis and kidney damage.
