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10. Pyuria is more indicative of symptomatic UTI than the presence of bacteria in the urine of older adults.1 pointTrueFalseMaybe

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The answer to the statement is True.

Explanation:

  • Pyuria, which is the presence of pus or white blood cells in the urine, is often a strong indicator of infection, particularly urinary tract infections (UTIs).
  • In older adults, the presence of pus (pyuria) can be a more reliable sign of a symptomatic UTI than the mere presence of bacteria. This is because older adults may have a higher threshold for bacteriuria, and the absence of bacteria does not rule out an infection.

Thus, the statement is true since pyuria suggests a symptomatic UTI when it appears in older adults.

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