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Question Answered step-by-step In this discussion reply use the example below to reply to kidney… In this  discussion reply  use the example below to reply to kidney stones. For example:  I found out from ______ that… pointed out to me that…DiagnosisA simple or thorough metabolic panel, as well as laboratory tests to measure renal function, may be employed. A urinalysis, urine electrolytes, and urine pH can also be used to narrow down the kind of stone. A KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) X-ray is another possibility, however uric acid stones are difficult to detect with this imaging. A non-contrast CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis can also be done, which has a better sensitivity. When a kidney stone is suspected, contrast medium is usually avoided because augmentation of the arteries and ureters might hide stone results (Nojaba & Guzman, 2021).TreatmentKidney stones cause excruciating discomfort. With NSAIDs, pain management is prioritized by reducing smooth muscle activation and ureteral spasm. In addition, increasing hydration intake is critical. Tamsulosin lowers smooth muscle activation and may help in stone passage. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, rigid and flexible ureteroscopy, and shock wave lithotripsy are all options for stones in the distal ureter with a diameter of 5 to 10 mm. Stones larger than 6 mm will almost certainly require intervention, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, rigid and flexible ureteroscopy, and shock wave lithotripsy (Nojaba & Guzman, 2021).PreventionIdentification of kidney stones is essential for effective stone prevention and management (Nojaba & Guzman, 2021). It may be necessary to implement preventative methods that involve primarily dietary modifications and/or pharmaceutical therapies. In addition, regardless of the underlying cause, increasing water intake to maintain two liters of urine output per day, eating a low-salt diet, and consuming less animal protein should all be regular habits. A reduced oxalate diet and increased dietary calcium intake are both indicated for absorptive hyperoxaluria. Calcium supplements can help protect against oxalate absorption by reducing oxalate absorption. Patients with struvite stones must be closely monitored until the infection has subsided (Nojaba & Guzman, 2021).Nephrolithiasis frequently poses a prevention and treatment dilemma. These patients may exhibit non-specific signs and symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and urinating difficulties. Knowledge of the stone type can point the patient to changes in lifestyle habits that would prevent further stone formations. Patient adherence, along with detailed lifestyle changes, should be encouraged. Recurrent stone formation can exacerbate worsening renal function, especially in those with a history of end-stage renal disease (Nojaba & Guzman, 2021).  Health Science Science Nursing NUR NUR642 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)