A patient is admitted to the hospital with severe renal colic. The nurse's first priority in management of the patient is to
a. administer opioids as prescribed.
b. obtain supplies for straining all urine
c. encourage fluid intake of 3-4L/day
d. keep the patient NPO in preparation for surgery
Ans: a. administer opioids as prescribed.
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