Which nursing action is of highest priority for a 68-year-old patient with renal calculi who is being admitted to the hospital with gross hematuria and severe colicky left flank pain?

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Although all of the nursing actions may be used for patients with renal lithiasis,the patient's presentation indicates that management of pain is the highest priority action.If the patient has urinary obstruction,increasing oral fluids may increase the symptoms.There is no evidence of infection or nausea.

Which Nursing Action Is of Highest Priority for a 68-Year-Old