The nurse is admitting a patient with suspected urolithiasis. An appropriate nursing intervention in the care of such a patient would be to:
A) place a sieve over the commode.
B) obtain an order for indwelling urinary catheter.
C) place a graduated cylinder near the commode.
D) attach a urinary leg bag.

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When a patient is suspected of having urolithiasis (a urinary stone), the urine is strained through a fine sieve.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient with Suspected Urolithiasis