The nurse is caring for a client who has presented to the walk-in clinic. The client verbalizes pain on urination, feelings of fatigue, and diffuse back pain
When completing a head-to-toe assessment, at which specific location would the nurse assess the client's kidneys for tenderness? A) The upper abdominal quadrants on the left and right side
B) The costovertebral angle
C) Above the symphysis pubis
D) Around the umbilicus
B
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The nurse is correct to assess the kidneys for tenderness at the costovertebral angle. The other options are incorrect.
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