Priorities of care in the patient with a kidney stone
Control of infection (strain urine).
Adequate hydration
Dietary NA+ restriction
Dietary changes
Medication
Causes of struvite kidney stones
Bacteria in the urinary tract.
Subjective s/s of a kidney stone
Hematuria, abdominal flank pain, renal colic (passing in the ureter) n/v, chills, fever
Dietary restrictions for patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones
Proteins that increase uric acid excretion.
Excessive amounts of tea or fruit juices that elevate urinary oxalate level.
Large intake of calcium and oxalate.
Low fluid intake.