A patient is diagnosed with renal calculus that is causing a urinary obstruction. Which symptoms would be most likely experienced?
a. Anuria
b. Hematuria
c. Pyuria
d. Flank pain
ANS: D
Significant flank pain is the most common manifestation. Neither anuria nor pyuria is a common manifestation. Hematuria does occur, but it is not the most common manifestation.
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