Understanding the Urinalysis; Case 8
 
Introduction

Case 1: Dysuria

Case 2: Flu

Case 3: Edema

Case 4: Puffy eyes

Case 5: Hematuria

Case 6: Flank pain

Case 7: Jaundice

Case 8: Fever & pain

Leftovers

Sources of Error

Quiz Please

Mrs. JB presents with left flank pain, fever, nausea and malaise.
 
  • Thirty-two year old secretary.
  • Married, mother of one.
  • Three day history of left flank pain, nausea and fever.
  • She asks that you please don't pound on her back, especially on the left.
  • BP = 132/74  T = 102.1
  • CBC shows 21,000 WBC count with a marked left shift.
Urinalysis  
 
Sounds like an infection.                                                                               Back

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