Urolithiasis

Question 1

What does Urolithiasis mean

Answer 1

presence of stone (calculi) in the urinary tract

Question 2

What is the stone composed of

Answer 2

• calcium phosphate
• calcium oxalate
• uric acid

Question 3

What does Nephrolithiasis mean

Answer 3

kidney stones

Question 4

What happens to the HR, RR and urine when Urolithiasis is present

Answer 4

• HR: tachycardia
• RR: tachypnea
• dysuria
• hematuria
• oliguria

Question 5

GI S/S of Urolithiasis

Answer 5

• lower abdominal pain
• nausea/vomiting
• diaphoresis

Question 6

What happens to your temp, and color with Urolithiasis

Answer 6

• fever

- pallor

Question 7

Is Urolithiasis painful

Answer 7

yes, sever pain in back and abdomen

Question 8

What medication will be given for Urolithiasis

Answer 8

oxybutynin

Question 9

Nursing care for Urolithiasis

Answer 9

strain all urine to save the stone for lab anylysis

-monitor I&Os

Question 10

What should you instruct the patient with Urolithiasis to increase

Answer 10

• fluid intake (3 L/day)

- activity

Question 11

What diet should patients with Urolithiasis have

Answer 11

limit food according to the calculi type

-calcium, uric acid, oxalate