A male client who is admitted with the diagnosis of urinary calculi complains of excruciating pain. The pain is suspected to be caused by increased pressure in the renal pelvis. Which measure would be most appropriate to provide pain relief?
A) Encourage frequent ambulation.
B) Encourage the client to void every 2 to 3 hours.
C) Restrict the client's sodium intake.
D) Encourage deep-breathing exercises.

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Encouraging frequent ambulation can help facilitate the passage of the urinary calculi, which can in turn reduce the pressure in the renal pelvis and alleviate the excruciating pain.

A Male Client Who Is Admitted with the Diagnosis of Urinary