The nurse is caring for several clients on a urinary medical unit. Which client is at an increased risk for bladder stones?
A) The client with frequent urinary tract infections
B) The client who is paraplegic
C) The client with difficulty ambulating
D) The client with abdominal surgery
B
Feedback:
The client who is immobile or who is paraplegic may also tend to form bladder stones. Clients with incomplete urinary elimination, urinary stasis, or concentrated urine are at higher risk for stone formation. There is not as strong correlation between infections, difficulty ambulating, and surgery.
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