Question

A nurse is assessing a client who had extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy 6 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

1) Increased urine output
2) Decreased blood pressure
3) Presence of blood in the urine
4) Increased pain in the lower back

Answer 1

The nurse should expect to observe blood in the urine as a finding in a client who had extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) 6 hours ago.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should expect to observe the presence of blood in the urine as a finding in a client who had extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) 6 hours ago.

ESWL is a noninvasive medical procedure used for treating kidney stones. During the procedure, shock waves are used to break down the kidney stones into smaller pieces so that they can be easily passed out of the urinary tract.

The resulting damage to the inside wall of the kidney, ureter, and/or urethra can cause blood to be present in the urine.