The nurse is reviewing the results of a urinalysis on a client with acute pyelonephritis. Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to find?
A) High specific gravity
B) Slightly acidic pH
C) Absent proteinuria
D) Pyuria

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Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and is typically characterized by the presence of white blood cells (pyuria) in the urine, indicating inflammation and infection. High specific gravity and slightly acidic pH can also be present with pyelonephritis, but proteinuria is often present as well, indicating that the infection has affected the kidneys' ability to filter properly. Therefore, A, B, and C are not the best choices.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Results of a Urinalysis on a Client