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nephrolithiasis nephrolithiasis (nursing management (increase fluid intake…
nephrolithiasis
defination
it is also known as kidney stones resulting to blood in the urine
signs and symptoms
pain
nausea and vomiting
painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
fever and chills
causes
dehydration
diet that contain high proteins
digestive disorders
pathophysiology
urine has more stone forming substances
than fluid composition that the urine can dilute
several risks factors are considered in the formation of kidney stones
calcium stones are as a result of high salt consumption
in the form of oxalate of which is a substance occurring in food
nursing management
increase fluid intake
give pain relieving medication
alpha blocker medication be given
health educate the patient to drink fluids excessive
fluid intake and output be monitored and recorded
give antibiotics as prescribed
diagnostic procedures
urinalysis
blood tests
imaging tests
helical CT scan
x-ray
