The nurse is admitting a client with constant,severe flank pain,spasms,nausea and vomiting,and oliguria.The client states that the pain was initially intermittent and radiated from the low back to the lower quadrants of the abdomen.The nurse's next action is to:

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The client's symptoms are indicative of possible urolithiasis (kidney stone) or pyelonephritis (kidney infection), both of which require immediate medical attention. The healthcare provider should be notified immediately to initiate appropriate treatment. Pain medication and obtaining a urine specimen for culture can be done after notifying the healthcare provider. Completing the assessment is important but not the priority in this situation.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Constant,severe Flank Pain,spasms,nausea