Renal Stone Formation Is Affected by (Select All That Apply

question 14

Multiple Choice

Renal stone formation is affected by (Select all that apply.)

• A) urine concentration.
• B) urine PH.
• C) metabolic/congenital conditions.
• D) dietary intake.
• E) potassium level.

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