The nurse reinforces explanations that the procedure for lithotripsy involves
A) capturing of stones via a scope.
B) dissolution of stones with medication.
C) fragmenting of stones by shock waves.
D) surgical removal of stones.

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) uses high-energy shock waves transmitted through water to the stone. These shock waves cause the stones to rupture into small fragments that can be passed or retrieved endoscopically.

The Nurse Reinforces Explanations That the Procedure for Lithotripsy Involves