Which Nursing Action Is of Highest Priority for a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is of highest priority for a patient with renal calculi who is being admitted to the hospital with gross hematuria and severe colicky left flank pain?

• A)Administer prescribed analgesics.
• B)Monitor temperature every 4 hours.
• C)Encourage increased oral fluid intake.
• D)Give antiemetics as needed for nausea.

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