Identify the Action by the Nurse Caring for a Client

question 118

Multiple Choice

Identify the action by the nurse caring for a client who has just returned from extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy that best promotes the client's physiological adaptation.

• A)Increase fluid intake to 2 to 3 liters per day.
• B)Evaluate his vital signs every 2 hours.
• C)Use an antimicrobial ointment and sterile dressing on the incision site.
• D)Report any blood in the urine to the physician immediately.

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