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History of Present Illness (HPI): Vivian is an 88-year-old Caucasian female brought into the office by her caregiver. Complains of dark, cloudy, foul-smelling urine, with new confusion and night-time hallucinations. The caregiver reports a history of disturbed night sleep, with hallucinations of spiders crawling in bed, followed by agitation, lethargy, and poor oral intake the next morning. Other symptoms include increased urinary frequency, dysuria, mild fever, and lower abdominal pain. The caregiver also reports that Vivian had been treated for suspected UTI twice in the last 12 months. Prior medical history: HTN, CKD stage 2, diverticular disease, vesicovaginal fistula (newly diagnosed), previous indwelling urinary catheter, osteoporosis, left femur fracture s/p fall. Prior surgical history: Left Total Hip Replacement (2012). Current medications: Olmesartan 20mg daily, Alendronate 70mg weekly, Vitamin D3 5,000 IU daily. Allergies: None Social history: Never smoked or drank alcohol. Lives alone with 24-hour caregiver after husband died 3 years ago and she had a fall that resulted in femur fracture. Family history: Mother deceased (age 74)- breast cancer. Father deceased (age 70)- CVA. Review of Systems (ROS): As noted in HPI. Physical Exam (PE) VS: BP: 110/70, P: 109, RR: 17, T: 98.9, Weight: 132 lbs., Height 65.

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