The nurse is caring for a patient who has renal calculi. Which action is essential for the nurse to take?
a. Strain all urine.
b. Limit fluids at night.
c. Record blood pressure.
d. Obtain a sterile urine specimen.
ANS: A
The nurse should ensure that all urine is strained to detect passage of stones. B. This patient does not need to have fluids limited at night. C. Blood pressure does not need to be measured. D. A sterile urine specimen is not needed.
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