Renal calculus
Renal calculus ( 49 Questions)
This is the correct answer. Kidney stone pain is often described as colicky, which means it comes and goes in waves of severe pain. The pain can be intense and cramp-like, causing the client to writhe or be restless.
Gnawing pain is not typically associated with kidney stones. Gnawing pain is often described as a persistent, dull ache that can be more chronic in nature.
Stabbing pain is sharp and localized and is not typically used to describe kidney stone pain.
Numbing pain refers to a loss of sensation, which is not characteristic of kidney stone pain.
A. This is the correct answer. Kidney stone pain is often described as colicky, which means it comes and goes in waves of severe pain. The pain can be intense and cramp-like, causing the client to writhe or be restless.
B. Gnawing pain is not typically associated with kidney stones. Gnawing pain is often described as a persistent, dull ache that can be more chronic in nature.
C. Stabbing pain is sharp and localized and is not typically used to describe kidney stone pain.
D. Numbing pain refers to a loss of sensation, which is not characteristic of kidney stone pain.