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Intermittent Self-Catheterization (Female)

Section 8: Checkpoint

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Checkpoint

What are 3 symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Select all that apply.

a. A strong urge to pee often

 
 

Correct!

Incorrect.

b. Strong-smelling urine

 
 

Incorrect. The smell or colour of urine alone doesn’t mean you have a urinary tract infection. It may mean that you are dehydrated.

Correct!

c. A bad headache

 
 

Incorrect.

Correct!

d. Pain in your belly or back

 
 

Correct!

Incorrect.

e. A burning feeling when you pee

 
 

Correct!

Incorrect.

It’s important to get help from your hea​lthcare provider as soon as you notice symptoms if you have a urinary tract infection. See the w​hole list of sympto​ms here, Section 8: Urinary Tract Infections.​​