The nurse is caring for several older clients. Which client would the nurse be especially alert for signs and symptoms of pyelonephritis?
A) A client with acute renal failure
B) A client with a urinary tumor
C) A female client with preexisting chronic glomerulonephritis
D) A client with urinary obstruction

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Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection that typically starts in the urethra or bladder and ascends to the kidneys. Clients with urinary obstruction are at an increased risk for developing pyelonephritis because the obstruction can lead to urine stasis, which allows bacteria to grow and multiply. Clients with acute renal failure, a urinary tumor, or preexisting chronic glomerulonephritis may be at risk for other kidney-related complications, but they are not necessarily at an increased risk for pyelonephritis.

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Older Clients