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Title: A nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent an intravenous pyelography that revealed a renal ...
Post by: kkeehner on Jan 18, 2018
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.


Title: A nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent an intravenous pyelography that revealed a renal ...
Post by: Jjahole on Jan 18, 2018
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