The registered nurse is providing an inservice on recognizing urinary tract infections (UTI) in older adults for the staff of the long-term care facility. The nurse reminds the staff to be vigilant for which symptom, which may be the only indicator of a UTI in the older adult patient?

Acute confusion. Acute confusion is often the only symptom exhibited by older adults when experiencing urinary tract infections. Fever may occur if the infection becomes severe. Nocturia, or waking during the night to void, is not a symptom specific to infection. Referred pain may occur if the infection becomes severe.

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