You respond to a call of a patient experiencing back pain. Upon your arrival, the patient is curled into the fetal position and feels warm to the touch. You suspect:
A) acute renal failure.
B) acute renal calculi.
C) acute pyelonephritis.
D) acute urinary tract infection.

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The patient's symptoms of back pain and fever suggest an infection, which is common in cases of acute pyelonephritis. Acute renal failure and calculi would typically present with different symptoms such as decreased urine output or severe pain, respectively. Acute urinary tract infections are possible but less likely to cause the severe pain described by the patient.

You Respond to a Call of a Patient Experiencing Back