The nurse is caring for a client who has had left-sided extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Which of the following findings is most important to report to the health care provider?
A)Blood in urine
B)Left flank pain
C)Left flank bruising
D)Drop in urine output

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Because lithotripsy breaks the stone into small sand, which could cause obstruction, it is important to report a drop in urine output. Left flank pain, bruising, and hematuria are common after lithotripsy.

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