A Patient Has a History of Kidney Stones

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has a history of kidney stones.He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug.It is important that the nurse teaches this patient to do which of the following?

• A) Eat green,leafy vegetables and drink 8 oz of cranberry juice at each meal.
• B) Eat lean proteins and drink 8 oz of milk at each meal.
• C) Get regular exercise and lots of sunlight daily.
• D) Get regular exercise and adequate fluids daily.

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Definitions:

Cytoplasmic Granules

Specialized structures within cells that store and secrete various substances such as enzymes or pigments.

Eosinophils

A type of white blood cell, part of the immune response especially involved in fighting parasites and allergic reactions.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell important in the body's defense against infection by engulfing and destroying pathogens.

Hematocrit

The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood, expressed as a percentage.