A patient has renal colic. What information about this condition does the healthcare professional give the student? (Select all that apply.)
A)Renal colic results in mild-to-moderate pain.
B)Pain originates in the flank area.
C)Renal colic indicates the presence of renal stones.
D)Pain radiated to the groin.
E)Renal colic indicates obstruction of the renal pelvis or proximal ureter.

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Renal colic is described as moderate-to-severe pain often originating in the flank and radiating to the groin. It usually indicates obstruction by renal stones of the renal pelvis or proximal ureter.

A Patient Has Renal Colic