Question

A 3-year-old girl presents with fever and lethargy but no localising signs. There is concern for urinary tract infection. According to Australian recommendations, what is the preferred method of urine collection in this age group when feasible?

Accepted Answer

Clean catch urine sample

Answer

Perineal bag collection

Answer

Suprapubic aspirate only

Answer

Random nappy squeeze

Answer

No urine sample is required unless she is septic

Practice question

A 3-year-old girl presents with fever and lethargy but no localising signs. There is concern for urinary tract infection. According to Australian recommendations, what is the preferred method of urine collection in this age group when feasible?