A patient with a recent history of nephrolithiasis has presented to the ED. After determining that the patient's cardiopulmonary status is stable, what aspect of care should the nurse prioritize?
A) IV fluid administration
B) Insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter
C) Pain management
D) Assisting with aspiration of the stone
Ans: C
Feedback:
The patient with kidney stones is often in excruciating pain, and this is a high priority for nursing interventions. In the short term, this would supersede the patient's need for IV fluids or for catheterization. Kidney stones cannot be aspirated.
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