A patient with a confirmed renal calculus in the proximal left ureter undergoes extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,which successfully shatters the stone.After the lithotripsy,the nurse encourages fluids to 3000 mL/day and knows that the interventions for the patient have been effective based on which of the following findings?

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The successful shattering of the stone means that the obstruction has been removed, and free flow of urine should be present. Adequate fluid balance and the absence of UTI are important considerations but do not directly confirm the effectiveness of the intervention. Verbalized decrease in pain may also be an indicator of effectiveness but is less specific than the presence of free flow of urine.

A Patient with a Confirmed Renal Calculus in the Proximal