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Kidney Stones - Coggle Diagram
Kidney Stones
pathophysiology
precipitations of calcium salt, uric acid, struvite or cystine. Low calcium intake is associated with calculi formation
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Uric acid stones can happen if there is not enough urine output, a diet high in red meat, increase alcohol consumption and gout
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pertinent findings
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. If there is pain in the abdomen, then there is probably a calculus in the ureter
Patient will also have nausea, vomiting and a hematuria
interventions
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. Change the patient’s position, give back rubs and find other relaxation techniques to help with comfort and relieve pain
Fluid intake and output should be measured, and urine should be strained to catch the stones and sent to lab to be analyzed.