To Prevent the Recurrence of Renal Calculi, the Nurse Teaches

question 23

Multiple Choice

To prevent the recurrence of renal calculi, the nurse teaches the patient to

• A) use a filter to strain all urine.
• B) avoid dietary sources of calcium.
• C) drink diuretic fluids such as coffee.
• D) have 2000 to 3000 mL of fluid a day.

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