While assessing the costovertebral angle the client experiences pain.What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
A) Renal calculi
B) Kidney tumor
C) Kidney inflammation
D) Urinary tract infection

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Pain in the costovertebral angle (CVA) indicates inflammation of the kidney, such as in the case of pyelonephritis or renal abscess. It can also be seen in renal calculi, kidney tumors or urinary tract infections, but the most common cause is kidney inflammation.

While Assessing the Costovertebral Angle the Client Experiences Pain