Dan Is 70 Years Old and Has Been Having Frequent

question 8

Multiple Choice

Dan is 70 years old and has been having frequent bouts of kidney stones.They are painful, and he has had one procedure done for nephrolithiasis.Dan asks the nurse practitioner if there is anything he can do to prevent these.He says his brother also has them, so he wonders if it is just familial.How does the nurse practitioner respond? Select all that apply.

• A)Increase the amount of fluids you drink daily.
• B)Avoid eating foods such as dairy, spinach, and nuts.
• C)Some medications can contribute to stone formation.
• D)Kidney stones are not familial.
• E)Report signs of possible urinary tract infections to a physician for treatment.

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