A client admitted with nephrolithiasis complains of flank pain
The nurse understands that the client's stone is most likely located in the renal pelvis and calyces because the client describes the nature of the pain as: Select all that apply: 1. Dull.
2. Constant.
3. Severe.
4. Colicky.
5. Intermittent.
Correct
1. Dull.
2. Constant.
Rationale: Dull. The pain would be dull and constant because the calculi are located in the renal pelvis, which is larger anatomically than the ureter, causing severe pain. Constant. The pain would be constant because the calculi are located in the renal pelvis, which is a larger anatomically than the ureter, causing severe pain. Severe. The pain would be severe and colicky as it travels from the costovertebral angle to the flank. Colicky. The pain would be severe and colicky as it travels from the costovertebral angle to the flank. Intermittent. The pain is constant when the stone is in the renal pelvis.
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