Problem:
A 74-year-old woman makes an appointment with her healthcare provider, complaining of urinary frequency, burning, and urgency, along with nausea and a pain over the lower back, especially on the right side. She reports that her urine is blood tinged, cloudy, and smells abnormal. Her temperature at the clinic is 101 degrees F. The woman has a history of diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. She was treated earlier in the week for renal calculi and passed a large calcium phosphate stone yesterday. A CAT scan is ordered to visualize her kidneys and their surrounding structures. The provider prescribes antibiotics and sends her home to rest. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also recommended. Outline the process that has most likely occurred in the woman's body. Need Assignment Help?