What was the patient's reaction when percussing for CVA tenderness?

In the context of assessing for costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness, the patient's response is significant in evaluating potential kidney issues. If the patient did not react during percussion, it suggests that there is no tenderness or pain associated with the kidneys, which can indicate the absence of conditions such as pyelonephritis or nephrolithiasis. A lack of reaction is considered a normal finding during this examination and indicates that the clinician likely did not elicit any alarm or discomfort, which can provide reassurance that the kidneys might be functioning well.

When comparing this to the other responses: expressing significant pain would indicate a potential underlying issue; mild discomfort might point towards some irritation or pathology, and requesting to stop could show considerable pain or distress—none of which were present in this scenario. Thus, the absence of a reaction is a valuable indicator in clinical assessments.