To Prevent the Recurrence of Renal Calculi,what Should the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

To prevent the recurrence of renal calculi,what should the nurse teach the patient to do?

• A) Avoid all sources of dietary calcium.
• B) Drink fluids such as cranberry juice and colas,which will acidify the urine.
• C) Maintain fluid intake at 3000 mL a day,especially when physically active.
• D) Empty the bladder every 2 to 4 hours to prevent urinary stasis and precipitation of urates.

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