The nurse performs a physical examination on a client diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis to assist in determining which of the following?
A) Abnormalities in urine
B) Location of discomfort
C) Elevated calcium levels
D) Structural defects in the kidneys

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Acute pyelonephritis is a type of kidney infection, and during a physical examination, the nurse can help determine the location of discomfort, which is relevant to diagnosing and managing the condition. Abnormalities in urine, elevated calcium levels, and structural defects in the kidneys are typically identified through laboratory tests and imaging studies, not through a physical examination.

The Nurse Performs a Physical Examination on a Client Diagnosed