A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Just Underwent

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent an intravenous pyelography that revealed a renal calculus obstructing the left ureter. What is the nurse's first priority in caring for this patient?

• A) Turn the patient on the right side to alleviate pressure on the left kidney.
• B) Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake to flush the obstruction.
• C) Monitor the patient for fever, rash, and difficulty breathing.
• D) Administer narcotic medications to the patient for pain.

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