The nurse is assessing a patient admitted to his unit with renal stones. What assessment parameters would be a priority for the nurse to cover? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Dietary history
B) Family history of renal stones
C) Medication history
D) Surgical history
E) Vaccination history
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: Dietary and medication histories and family history of renal stones are obtained to identify factors predisposing the patient to the formation of stones. When caring for a patient with renal stones it would not be a priority to assess the vaccination history or surgical history.
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