The nurse is caring for a patient who has renal calculi. Which of these actions is essential for the nurse to take?
a. Record blood pressure.
b. Obtain a sterile urine specimen.
c. Strain all urine.
d. Limit fluids at night.
ANS: C
All urine is strained to detect passage of stones.
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