The nurse reinforces explanations that the procedure for lithotripsy involves
a. capturing of stones via a scope.
b. dissolution of stones with medication.
c. fragmenting of stones by shock waves.
d. surgical removal of stones.
C
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) uses high-energy shock waves transmitted through water to the stone. These shock waves cause the stones to rupture into small fragments that can be passed or retrieved endoscopically.
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