The client with a renal calculus has just returned from an extracorporeal shock wave litho-tripsy procedure and the nurse finds an ecchymotic area on the client's right lower back. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Notify the physician.
B. Apply ice to the site.
C. Place the client in the prone position.
D. Document the observation as the only action.
B
The shock waves can cause bleeding into the tissues through which the waves pass. Application of ice can reduce the extent and discomfort of the bruising.
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