After being diagnosed, a client asks the nurse "What is pyelonephritis?" The nurse should respond:
1. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the bladder."
2. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the urethra."
3. "Pyelonephritis is an infection of the prostate."
4. "Pyelonephritis is a common infection that needs to be treated to prevent complications."
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Pyelonephritis is an infection of the upper urinary tract. It may involve the ureters, the renal pelvis, and the papillary tips of the collecting ducts. Without treatment, pyelonephritis can cause renal damage. Pyelonephritis is not an infection of the bladder, urethra, or prostate.
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