The nurse is providing postprocedure care for a client who underwent percutaneous
lithotripsy. In this procedure, an ultrasonic probe inserted through a nephrostomy tube into the renal pelvis generates ultra-high-frequency sound waves to shatter renal calculi. The nurse should instruct the client to
A. limit oral fluid intake for 1 to 2 weeks.
B. report the presence of fine, sandlike particles through the nephrostomy tube.
C. notify the physician about cloudy or foul-smelling urine.
D. report bright pink urine within 24 hours after the procedur
参考答案:C
解析:The client should report the presence of foul smelling or cloudy urine. Unless contraindicated, the client should be instructed to drink large quantities of fluid each day to flush the kidneys. Sandlike debris is normal due to residual stone products. Hematuria is common after lithotripsy.