A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with a Renal Stone

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with a renal stone. Based on knowledge of common stone types, what self-care measure does the healthcare professional plan to teach the patient when stone analysis has returned?

• A)Increase water intake.
• B)Decrease soda intake.
• C)Restrict animal protein in the diet.
• D)Ingest 1000 mg of calcium a day.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

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Smooth Muscle

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Goose Bumps

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