The individual at highest risk of pyelonephritis who requires monitoring for signs of its occurrence is the a. woman who is paraplegic. b. man who has glomerulonephritis. c. man who has chronic urinary tract infections. d. woman who is pregnant.

Answer:D - woman who is pregnant

Explanation: A pregnant woman is at high risk of pyelonephritis and needs to be checked and monitored for its signs because it has to do with the kidney.

The pregnant woman needs to undergo some tests and proper medical care to reduce the risk of this kidney infection and for it not to affect the unborn child.

Answer: Option D.

Woman who is pregnant.

Explanation:

Pyelonephritis is a disease condition that is cause by bacteria infection leading to inflammation of the kidney.

It is caused by gram negative bacteria, the most common is Escheria Coli.

It is treated by administering antibiotics and hospitalisation.

A pregnant woman with pyelonephritis requires monitoring because it can lead to miscarriage, maternal and foetal mobidity and preterm birth.