The Best Way to Prevent the Formation of Kidney Stones

question 49

Multiple Choice

The best way to prevent the formation of kidney stones is to:

• A)minimize calcium intake.
• B)eat less meat.
• C)eat fewer oxalate-containing vegetables.
• D)drink 12 to 16 cups of fluids per day.
• Use the following case study to answer questions 52-57.
• Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old.He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker.He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds.Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function.His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m².

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