Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Urolithiasis Management
Category: Renal/Urological
Assessment
Patient presents with severe flank pain, hematuria, and nausea.
Diagnosis
Risk for acute pain related to renal calculi.
Goals
Patient will report a decrease in pain levels. Patient will demonstrate understanding of urolithiasis management strategies.
Interventions
Assess pain levels and administer prescribed analgesics. Monitor urine output and characteristics for signs of stone passage. Encourage adequate fluid intake to promote urine flow and prevent stone formation. Educate patient on dietary modifications to prevent recurrence of kidney stones.
Rationale
These interventions aim to manage pain, promote stone passage, and prevent recurrence of urolithiasis.
Evaluation
Pain levels and urine characteristics will be monitored to assess the effectiveness of interventions.