A client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease has also been diagnosed with calcium phosphate renal calculi
When planning care for this client, which medication does the nurse anticipate based on the data?
A) Potassium citrate
B) Indomethacin
C) Morphine sulfate
D) Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: D
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used to prevent the formation of calcium stones. Potassium citrate alkalinizes urine (raises the pH) and is often prescribed to prevent stones that tend to form in acidic urine (uric acid, cystine, and some forms of calcium stones). Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain and discomfort and may reduce the amount of narcotic analgesia required for acute renal colic. Morphine sulfate is a narcotic analgesic used to relieve pain.
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