What is a clinical manifestation of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in an elderly client?

Choice C rationale

Insulin plays a crucial role in decreasing blood glucose levels by facilitating the movement of glucose into cells, thereby reducing blood glucose concentrations (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice A rationale

Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, generally increase blood glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice B rationale

Glucagon acts to increase blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice D rationale

Calcitonin is involved in calcium regulation and has no direct effect on blood glucose levels (Healthline, 2022).

Choice A rationale

Intussusception is a condition in which a part of the intestine folds into the section next to it. It is not an inflammatory bowel disorder. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disorder, but it is not paired with intussusception in this context.

Choice B rationale

Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. It is not an inflammatory bowel disorder.

Choice C rationale

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). They are chronic diseases that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, specifically the colon and the end of the small intestine.

Choice D rationale

Intussusception and volvulus are both types of bowel obstructions. They are not classified as inflammatory bowel disorders.