title: Treating and preventing kidney stones.
abstract: Kidney stones usually develop when urine becomes concentrated and crystals form. These stones can lodge anywhere in the urinary system and cause severe pain. Most stones pass spontaneously, but 20% of all patients receive medical intervention. Noninvasive approaches and conventional surgery are used. Nurses assess and monitor patients through diagnosis and treatment, and teach patients how to avoid a recurrence.
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authors: Shellenbarger
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authors: Krouse
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012008:Recurrence