A 58 year-old woman who has type 2 diabetes is concerned about her kidneys. She has a history of 3 urinary tract infections within the past 8 months. She denies dysuria and frequency at this visit. Which of the following is the best initial course to follow? Recheck the patient’s urine and order a urine for culture and sensitivity Order an IVP (intravenous pyelogram) Advise the patient to follow up with a urologist Advise the patient to follow up with a urologist Evaluate the patient for a possible kidney infection
[Answered]: A 58 year-old woman who has type 2 diabetes is…
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