14. Your patient is a 33 year old that complains of left flank pain and vomiting that has been present for 4 days. He is a previously healthy individual with no medical problems. His workup reveals a 6 mm kidney stone left mid ureter and mild hydronephrosis. His chemistry reveals the following: sodium 134, chloride 101, potassium 4.3, CO2 22, BUN 44, Creatinine 2.2. His pain is under control after 1 dose of morphine. Which of the following is the best management option?
A. Order 2 liters of NS and discharge the patient home
B. Order an intravenous pyelogram
C. Discharge the patient home
D. Admit the patient to the hospital for IV hydration and urology consult
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