A client is being seen in the emergency department with a suspected urinary tract infection.The nurse believes the client has pyelonephritis based on which assessment findings?
Select all that apply.

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Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the kidneys, leading to symptoms such as vomiting (A) due to the body's response to infection, fever (B) as a common sign of infection, flank tenderness (C) indicating kidney involvement, and painful urination (E) which is a typical symptom of UTIs. Photophobia (D) is not associated with pyelonephritis; it is more commonly related to conditions affecting the eyes or nervous system.

A Client Is Being Seen in the Emergency Department with a Suspected