A client with a renal calculus has just returned from an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy procedure, and the nurse finds an ecchymotic area on the client's right lower back. Which is the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Notify the health care provider.
b. Apply ice to the site.
c. Place the client in the prone position.
d. Document the observation in the chart.
B
The shock waves can cause bleeding into the tissues through which the waves pass. Application of ice can reduce the extent and discomfort of the bruising.
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