A patient is admitted with possible kidney stones. A nurse identifies that the test used to evaluate renal structure and function that can also be used to detect an obstruction is

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An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a radiographic examination that provides visualization of the entire urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It can detect obstructions in the urinary tract, which may be indicative of kidney stones. Arteriography does not evaluate the urinary tract, and thoracentesis and lumbar puncture are procedures that involve the removal of fluid from other areas of the body (the pleural space and spinal fluid, respectively) and are not used to evaluate renal structure and function.

A Patient Is Admitted with Possible Kidney Stones