A 50-year-old woman presents to the walk-in clinic for concerns about a possible urinary tract infection. The woman is 210 pounds/95.2 kg, allergic to penicillin, and states she has a history of periodic urinary tract infections. The woman indicates feeling slightly nauseated and feeling discomfort in her lower abdominal area that is difficult to localize. She describes a burning sensation with urination. The patient reports an oral temperature of 101.9F at home but the clinician records a temperature of 99.5F using the temporal artery method. Heart rate is 86, respirations 18, and blood pressure is 150/90.
- What concern might the clinician have about the womans temperature?
- What type of pain is the woman describing?
- How should the clinician interpret the blood pressure?
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