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Which of the following is the immediate objective of treatment for renal or ureteral colic?
To relieve the pain
What is the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in treating renal calculus pain?
To provide pain relief and reduce swelling
What is the recommended fluid intake for patients with renal calculi?
Eight to ten 8-oz glasses of water daily
What is the mainstay of most medical therapy for renal calculi?
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What is the recommended urine output for patients with renal calculi?
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What is the dietary recommendation for patients with calcium stones?
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What foods should be limited in a low-purine diet for patients with uric acid stones?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of surgical management for kidney stones?
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What is the purpose of straining all urine after ESWL?
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What is the method where an electrical discharge creates a hydraulic shock wave to break up a kidney stone?
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When is chemolysis used as a treatment for kidney stones?
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What are the alternative treatment modalities used in combination for kidney stone removal?
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What is the expected duration of passage of stone fragments after undergoing ESWL?
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What should a patient with a stent in the ureter expect regarding hematuria?
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Which of the following is the main reason why the patient with renal calculi needs to understand the signs and symptoms of stone formation, obstruction, and infection?
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What does the nurse need to assess during follow-up visits for a patient with renal calculi?
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If medications are prescribed for the prevention of stone formation, what does the nurse explain to the patient?
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Why is it important for the patient with renal calculi to understand the signs and symptoms of stone formation, obstruction, and infection?
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What is the main purpose of assessing the patient's ability to monitor urinary pH and interpret the results during follow-up visits?
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If medications are prescribed for the prevention of stone formation, what information does the nurse provide to the patient?
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What is the purpose of understanding the signs and symptoms of stone formation, obstruction, and infection for a patient with renal calculi?
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What does the nurse need to assess during follow-up visits for a patient with renal calculi?
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If medications are prescribed for the prevention of stone formation, what information does the nurse provide to the patient?
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Which procedure is used to remove stones from the ureter?
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What procedure is used to remove stones from the bladder?
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What is the procedure called when a stone in the bladder is crushed using an instrument inserted through the urethra?
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What are the signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
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What are the signs and symptoms of urinary tract obstruction?
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What should be done with the patient's urine to check for stones or gravel?
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What are the potential complications of kidney stones?
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