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Nursing UTecèive the points. The CT reveals S.R., an 18 y/o female presents in t

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Nursing

UTecèive the points. The CT reveals S.R., an 18 y/o female presents in the urgent care with severe left flank and abdominal pain and NVWt are the S.R> looks very tired, skin is warm to touch, and she is perspiring. She paces around the urgent care room, doubled over and grabbing her abdomen. She states that the pain started earlier this morning and has been pretty steady for the past 6 hours.She works outside as a landscaper and does not take frequent breaks for water. Exam finding reveal that her abdomen is soft, non-tender, and the flank area is tender to touch, palpation, and percussion. V/S: 188/98, 90, 20, 99F. UA reveals positive for RBCs and negative for WBCs. 1. It is common for drug seekers to seek medical care with blood in their urine. How do you ensure that the UA is correct? 4. What is the m 5. Identify two meth 2. The physician orders an IV pyelogram (IVP). What do you need to ask before the exam, and what to you need to test in her blood before the exam? SCREENS 1-2 OF 4

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1) Is it common for drug seekers to seek medical care with blood in their urine? How do you ensure that the UA is correct?

2) The physician orders an IV pyelogram (IVP). What do you need to ask before the exam, and what do you need to test in her blood before the exam?

3) What are the two most common types of stones?

4) What is the most like cause of S.R’s stone?

5) Identify two methods of treating a patient with ureteral stone.


6) S.R was discharged with instructions to strain all urine and return if she experienced pain unrelieved by the pain medication or increased N/V. What specific instructions will you give S.R about her urine, fluid intake, medications and activity?

7) What recommendations will you make to this patient to help her prevent further stones?