Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A 72-year-old client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis. The client complains of costovertebral tenderness. What it the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Offering an analgesic is the most appropriate action. Pain management is crucial for the comfort of the client with costovertebral tenderness due to pyelonephritis.