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    Hesi rn medical surgical nursing proctored exam

    A client with hyperparathyroidism reports a sudden onset of severe flank pain. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. While hypercalcemia associated with hyperparathyroidism can lead to neurological symptoms, seizures are not a typical presentation of kidney stones. B. Sudden onset of severe flank pain in a client with hyperparathyroidism is highly suggestive of a kidney stone. Straining the urine to check for stones is a crucial nursing action. C. Laxatives are not indicated for the management of kidney stones. D. While hypercalcemia can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, this is not the immediate priority when the client is experiencing severe flank pain suggestive of kidney stones.

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