Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection, including dysuria, urinary frequency, and urgency. Denies fever, chills, flank pain, or hematuria. No history of recent instrumentation or recurrent infections.
Clinical Examination Findings
Vitals: Afebrile, hemodynamically stable. Abdomen: Soft, non-distended, non-tender to palpation. CVA tenderness: Negative bilaterally. Genitourinary: No suprapubic tenderness noted.
Treatment Protocol
Initiate empiric antibiotic therapy as per local antibiogram guidelines. Advise increased fluid intake. Prescribe urinary analgesic (phenazopyridine) for symptomatic relief if indicated. Follow up if symptoms persist or worsen after 48 hours.