A patient is complaining of a sharp pain along the costovertebral angles. The nurse is aware that this symptom is most often indicative of:
a. Ovary infection.
b. Liver enlargement.
c. Kidney inflammation.
d. Spleen enlargement.
ANS: C
Sharp pain along the costovertebral angles occurs with inflammation of the kidney or paranephric area. The other options are not correct.
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