A child has fever, chills, back pain, elevated WBC and ESR, and abnormal urinalysis. After IV fluids and antibiotics, what procedure should be anticipated?
These findings are consistent withpyelonephritisor another upper urinary tract infection. Arenal ultrasoundis a non-invasive test used to evaluate forstructural abnormalities, abscess, or obstruction, especially in a febrile child with a urinary tract infection.
“Renal ultrasound is indicated after diagnosis of febrile UTI to evaluate renal anatomy and rule out complications like abscess.”
(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Direct Care: Renal, Urinary Tract Infections and Imaging)
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