The nurse is caring for a client with renal calculi, gross hematuria, and severe colicky left flank pain. Which of the following actions is priority at this time?
A)Encourage oral fluid intake.
B)Administer prescribed analgesics.
C)Monitor temperature every 4 hours.
D)Give antiemetics as needed for nausea.

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Although all of the nursing actions may be used for clients with renal lithiasis, the client's presentation indicates that management of pain is the highest priority action. If the client has urinary obstruction, increasing oral fluids may increase the symptoms. There is no evidence of infection or nausea.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Renal Calculi