A client is admied to the hospital with severe renal colic caused by renal lithiasis. What is the nurse's first priority in management of the client?
a. To administer opioids as prescribed
b. To obtain supplies for straining all urine
c. To encourage fluid intake of 3 to 4 L/day
d. To keep the client on nothing-by-mouth status in preparation for surgery
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