The nurse is assessing for pain at the costovertebral angle. The costovertebral angle is formed by the:
A) Umbilicus and the right lower quadrant of the abdomen
B) Suprapubic region and the umbilicus
C) Lower border of the 12th rib and the spine
D) 7th rib and the xyphoid process
Ans: C
Feedback: The costovertebral angle is formed by the lower border of the 12th rib and the spine. Renal dysfunction may produce tenderness over the costovertebral angle.
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