An intravenous pyelogram reveals that Paulo, age 35, has a renal calculus. He is believed to have a small stone that will pass spontaneously. To increase the chance of the stone passing, the nurse would instruct the client to force fluids and to
A)Strain all urine
B)Ambulate
C)Remain on bed rest
D)Ask for medications to relax him

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Ambulate. Free unattached stones in the urinary tract can be passed out with the urine by ambulation, which can mobilize the stone, and by increased fluid intake, which will flush out the stone during urination.

An Intravenous Pyelogram Reveals That Paulo, Age 35, Has a Renal