A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient for right-sided flank pain. The nurse explains to the patient that this type of pain is a common symptom of pyelonephritis in the pregnant patient because of:
1. Temporary suspension of urine output.
2. Nausea and vomiting.
3. The position of the uterus in the abdomen.
4. A colicky large intestine.
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Rationale 1: Temporary suspension of urine output is a symptom from the pyelonephritis.
Rationale 2: Nausea and vomiting are symptoms from the pyelonephritis.
Rationale 3: The right side is almost always involved if the woman is pregnant because the large bulk of intestines to the left pushes the uterus to the right.
Rationale 4: A colicky large intestine is an incorrect response.
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