[Expert Solution]: Outpatient, Physician’s Office Patient…

Outpatient, Physician’s Office Patient Name: Micah Bezin Diagnosis: Urinary Tract Infection Operative Procedure: N/A Micah Bezin, a 42-year-old female, sees her physician because of urinary frequency and burning upon urination. The physician orders a urinalysis (UA) culture and sensitivity (C&S) test. Micah requests ciprofloxacin because it “helped a friend with the same symptoms.” A diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) is made when the UA results show bacteria and white blood cells (WBCs). Micah is curious about how to prevent a UTI. Micah enjoys working in her garden during the day. What instruction should she be given with regard to being outside during the day? a. Avoid exposure to soil, as it can contain infective organisms. b. Wear gardening gloves to prevent skin irritation. c. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun while taking ciprofloxacin. d. Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.