A client is admitted with possible renal calculi.The client asks,"Are there are any tests that can be performed to show the doctor if there are any kidney stones?" The nurse would be correct in responding:

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The intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a radiographic test that involves the injection of contrast dye and allows the healthcare provider to visualize the urinary tract, including any kidney stones. A 24-hour urine specimen and routine urinalysis may detect the presence of kidney stones, but they do not allow for visualization. A kidney biopsy is an invasive procedure to obtain a tissue sample and is not used for the diagnosis of kidney stones.

A Client Is Admitted with Possible Renal Calculi