作者: Susan Midthun
DOI: 10.1097/01.WON.0000264820.72990.E3
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摘要: The urinary tract accounts for nearly one third of all infections in the long-term care setting. This article reviews factors that influence nitrite and leukocyte esterase results obtained from traditional urine dipstick analysis assessment elderly residents. also proposes a protocol pressed into an incontinence pad as alternative to clean-catch or catheterized specimen.