The nurse would anticipate an order for which diagnostic test for a patient who has severe flank pain and calcium phosphate crystals revealed on urinalysis?
A) Renal ultrasound
B) Bladder scan
C) KUB x-ray
D) Intravenous pyelogram

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Flank pain and calcium phosphate crystals are associated with renal calculi.An intravenous pyelogram allows the provider to observe pathological problems such as obstruction of the ureter.A renal ultrasound is performed to identify gross structures.A bladder scan measures the amount of urine in the bladder.A KUB x-ray shows size,shape,symmetry,and location of the kidneys.

The Nurse Would Anticipate an Order for Which Diagnostic Test