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Kidney Stones - Coggle Diagram
Kidney Stones
Pathophysiology
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four main types of kidney stones are the calcium stones, struvite stones, uric acid stones, and cystine stones
formation of calculi, or stones, that get trapped in the urinary tract system
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Medications
antispasmodics to relieve the intense, colicky pain
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procedures may be performed to destroy or remove it if the patient is unable to pass the stone by themselves
Patient Education
if the patient is able to pass the kidney stone by themselves, they can listen to the stone drop in the toilet to know it was successfully passed
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Interventions
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drink 2-3 quarts of water to help with the passing of the stone; limit coffee, tea, and alcohol