A patient with pyelonephritis asks the nurse to explain the condition. How should the nurse respond?
A. "It is an infection of the lower urinary tract."
B. "It is an infection of the kidney."
C. "It is a blockage in the tube from your kidney to your bladder."
D. "It is an inflammation of the bladder."
Answer: B
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