Following percutaneous nephrolithotomy, the client is at greatest risk for which nursing diagnosis?
a) Risk for infection
b) Risk for fluid volume excess
c) Risk for altered urinary elimination
d) Risk for deficient knowledge: self-catherization
Answer: a) Risk for infection
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is an invasive procedure for the removal of renal calculi. The client would be at risk for infection.
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