Manifestations depend on the presence of obstruction, infection, and edema. Symptoms range from mild to excruciating pain and discomfort. Stones in Renal Pelvis Ureteral Colic (Stones Lodged in
Ureter)
Stones Lodged in Bladder
Assessment and Diagnostic Methods
Diagnostic Studies
Nursing Priorities
Medical Management
Pharmacologic and Nutritional Therapy
Stone Removal Procedures
Nursing ProcessAssessment
DiagnosisNursing Diagnoses
Collaborative Problems/Potential Complications
Planning and Goals
Nursing Care PlansMain Article: 4 Urolithiasis Nursing Care Plans Nursing InterventionsRelieving Pain
Monitoring and Managing Complications
Teaching Points
PROVIDING HOME AND FOLLOWUP CARE AFTER ESWL
CONTINUING CARE
EvaluationExpected Patient Outcomes
Discharge Goals
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Which interventions would the nurse implement when providing care for a patient with nephrotic syndrome?Nursing interventions for a child with nephrotic syndrome are: Monitoring fluid intake and output. Accurately monitor and document intake and output; weigh the child at the same time every day, on the same scale in the same clothing; measure the child's abdomen daily at the level of the umbilicus.
Which rationale supports the nurse's instruction that a client with chronic kidney disease is to avoid all salt substitutes?People with CKD should avoid using salt substitutes that contain potassium, because kidney disease makes it harder for the body to remove potassium from the blood.
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