The nurse is caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi. What should the nurse include when documenting about this client's care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Urine output
2. Stones passed
3. Pain assessment
4. Teaching provided
5. Time of the procedure
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document urine output including color and amount.
2. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document any fragments or stones retrieved and sent for analysis.
3. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document continuing pain assessment.
4. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document all teaching provided including measures to prevent future episodes of stones.
5. The time of the procedure does not need to be documented.
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