Assessment of Urethritis: Video, Anatomy, Definition & Function | Osmosis

Question

A 26-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with penile discharge. He also reports experiencing pain with urination starting 3 days ago. Last weekend, he engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse with a new female partner. His vital signs are 37 &#176;C (98.6.&#176;F), pulse is 67/min, respirations are 14/min, blood pressure is 126/74 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Physical examination shows mucoid discharge at the urethral meatus. Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to be observed in this patient? &#160;

Accepted Answer

Positive leukocyte esterase with no bacteria

Answer

Positive leukocyte esterase and positive nitrite

Answer

High white blood cell count and hyaline casts

Answer

Urine pH 8.5

Answer

Red blood cells and positive leukocyte esterase

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