A client with pneumonia develops kidney stones while hospitalized. While the client is being evaluated for lithotripsy what should the nurse identify as the priority for this client's care?
1. Monitoring for edema
2. Skin care
3. Pain control
4. Administration of medication to break up the stones
Answer: 3
1. The client who is having an attack with kidneys is not experiencing edema.
2. Skin care is not a priority for the client with kidney stones.
3. The pain of kidney stones is very severe. The nurse should focus on pain relief.
4. There are no medications to break up kidney stones. Once the stones are removed, there are a few medications that can help prevent a recurrence.
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