What symptom reported by a pregnant patient would lead the nurse to suspect pyelonephritis?
a. Frequency and urgency of urination
b. Nausea and weight loss
c. Burning sensation when voiding
d. Tenderness in the flank area
ANS: D
Pyelonephritis is a particularly serious infection in pregnancy. Signs and symptoms include high fever, chills, flank pain or tenderness, nausea, and vomiting.
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