A client with urinary calculi is admitted to the hospital. When planning care for this client, which goal is most appropriate?
A) The client will lose 25 pounds in 3 months.
B) The client will ambulate three times a day.
C) The client will request pain medication at the onset of pain.
D) The client will shower independently.
Answer: C
Intense pain is the hallmark of urinary calculi, or kidney stones, that are passing through the urinary system. The nurse teaches the client to request pain medication at the onset of pain in order to provide faster relief. The client with urinary calculi is able to ambulate and shower independently. Dietary changes will need to be made to prevent further formation of stones, but weight loss is not necessarily a goal with this disease process.
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