A 55-year-old presents reporting urinary retention. Tests reveal a lower urinary tract obstruction. Which of the following is a common cause of urinary obstruction?
A) Vesicoureteral reflux and pyelonephritis
B) Formation of renal calculi
C) Glomerulonephritis
D) Increased bladder compliance

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Renal calculi, or kidney stones, can obstruct the urinary tract, leading to urinary retention, which is a common cause of lower urinary tract obstruction.

A 55-Year-Old Presents Reporting Urinary Retention