Tenderness associated with pyelonephritis is best evaluated by percussing:
A) in the midline, just superior to the symphysis pubis.
B) just lateral to the spine slightly superior to the sacroiliac joint.
C) laterally, just superior to the superior iliac crest.
D) over the pubis in lower UTI and at the flank in upper UTI.

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Tenderness associated with pyelonephritis is typically located in the flank area (in the back) and can be best evaluated by percussing at the flank. However, tenderness over the pubis may be present in lower UTI.

Tenderness Associated with Pyelonephritis Is Best Evaluated by Percussing