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The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Constant, Severe Flank

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The nurse is admitting a client with constant, severe flank pain, spasms, nausea and vomiting, and oliguria. The client states that the pain was initially intermittent and radiated from the low back to the lower quadrants of the abdomen. Which nursing action is the priority for this client?


Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate vital processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling growth, metabolism, and the activity of other glands.

Adrenal Gland

An organ located above the kidneys that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate stress response.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones primarily responsible for regulating metabolism and energy use in the body.

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