Question

When assessing a patient suspected of having pyelonephritis, which patient position provides the best opportunity for the nurse to auscultate the renal vessels?

Answer 1

The supine position is the best for the nurse to auscultate the renal vessels in a patient with pyelonephritis. Thus, option 1 is correct.

          Supine position refers to the position of laying down in which the face is turned upwards. Since the renal vessels are present on the front side of our body, it would be easier for the nurse to examine the vessels if the patient is lying in a supine position.

            A prone position means laying upside down. It would not be helpful for the nurse as the renal vessels will be positioned below the body in this position.

           The left lateral or the right lateral recumbent positions are also not much helpful. In this way, the renal vessels from both kidneys cannot be examined properly as one side is being pressed downwards.

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The complete question is given below:

When assessing a patient suspected of having pyelonephritis, which patient position provides the best opportunity for the nurse to auscultate the renal vessels?

1. Prone
2. Supine
3. Left lateral recumbent
4. Right lateral recumbent