Pyelonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pyelonephritis
A
bacterial infection in the kidneys
2
Q
What is a classical S/S of Pyelonephritis
A
costovertebral tenderness (located on the back, at the bottom of your rib cage)
3
Q
What happens to your HR, BP, and RR with Pyelonephritis
A
- HR: tachycardia
- BP: hypertension
- RR: tachypnea
4
Q
What happens to the GI with Pyelonephritis
A
- nausea/vomiting
- abdominal/back pain
- chills
5
Q
What happens to your temperature with Pyelonephritis
A
fever
