A Patient Has a Kidney Stone Lodged in the Ureter

A patient has a kidney stone lodged in the ureter.He questions why it must be removed.What response is most appropriate?

A) "If the stone is not promptly removed, you will continue to have blood in your urine."
B) "If the stone is not removed, it could block urine flow from the kidney and cause swelling within the kidney."
C) "Keeping the stone in your body may result in a condition called glomerulonephritis."
D) "You may experience scarring of the renal structures and a condition known as nephrotic syndrome may result."