Which Differentiating Sign Is Required to Make the Diagnosis of Pyelonephritis

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which differentiating sign is required to make the diagnosis of pyelonephritis from that of cystitis?

• A) Difficulty starting the stream of urine
• B) Spasmodic pain that radiates to the groin
• C) Increased glomerular filtration rate
• D) Urinalysis confirmation of white blood cell casts

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