A client, diagnosed with renal calculi, is experiencing extreme pain. The nurse explains to the client that the cause of the pain is due to the:

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The buildup of pressure in the ureters as the stone tries to pass through them can cause extreme pain. The other options are incorrect as the stone does not touch kidney tissue directly, does not reach the bladder before causing pain, and urethral spasms are not typically associated with renal calculi pain.

A Client, Diagnosed with Renal Calculi, Is Experiencing Extreme Pain