Peter Smith is a 73-year-old male with mild Type 2 diabetes. He states that he has needed to urinate more frequently during the last 2 weeks, and he feels a burning sensation when he urinates. He has also been very tired lately. Based on the vital signs you measured and Peter’s current complaints, the physician ordered a fasting blood glucose and a urinalysis. What is the likely diagnosis for Mr. Smith and why might Mr. Smith’s vital signs show that his temperature is slightly elevated?
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The probable diagnosis is urinary tract infection (UTI)
Step by step explanation:
- A patient of diabetes mellitus is more prone to infection.
- Urinary tract infection is an infection of any part of the urinary system which includes kidneys, urethra and bladder.
- Increase in urine frequency with burning micturition are symptoms of UTI.
- increase in body temperature is also found during any systemic infection.
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