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The Nurse Is Providing Care for an Adolescent Patient Admitted

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The nurse is providing care for an adolescent patient admitted with a diagnosis of nephrolithiasis. The patient's symptoms include flank pain, hematuria, and vomiting. The nurse notices an hourly output of 20 mL/hour. Patient's medical history includes UTIs, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and one kidney at birth. Which medical prescription does the nurse expect immediately from the physician?


A) Increase IV fluids to 125 mL/hour.
B) Cover blood glucose on a sliding scale.
C) Establish NPO status and prepare patient for surgery.
D) Administer IV morphine 5 mg every 2 hours for pain.

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