The nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a patient who has an infection. What term would the nurse understand describes an infection of the kidneys?

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Pyelonephritis is the term used to describe an infection of the kidneys. Urethritis is an infection of the urethra, cystitis is an infection of the bladder, and hepatitis is an infection of the liver.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the History and Physical of a Patient