Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
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The client is to be discharged after passing a uric acid kidney stone. This is the third time the client has been hospitalized for kidney stones. The nurse should teach the client to do which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Increased fluid intake (lots of water) prevents stone formation by diluting urine. High-purine foods (meats), activity avoidance, or conditional allopurinol are incorrect.