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6 years ago
A client is being seen in the emergency department with a suspected urinary tract infection. The nurse believes the client has pyelonephritis based on which assessment findings?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Vomiting
  2. Fever
  3. Flank tenderness
  4. Photophobia
  5. Painful urination
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Vomiting is a symptom that often accompanies pyelonephritis.
Rationale 2: Fever is a symptom that often accompanies pyelonephritis.
Rationale 3: Flank tenderness is often a symptom of pyelonephritis.
Rationale 4: Photophobia is not a symptom of pyelonephritis. This symptom often accompanies migraines.
Rationale 5: Painful urination is often a symptom of pyelonephritis.
Global Rationale: Assessment findings of pyelonephritis often include vomiting, fever, flank tenderness, and painful urination. Photophobia is not an expected finding.
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6 years ago
THX *so* much
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