Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A client has urinary calculi that are composed of uric acid, and the nurse teaches the client dietary measures to prevent the further development of the calculi. The nurse determines that the client understands the dietary measures if the client states that it is necessary to avoid consuming what food products?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The client diagnosed with a uric acid stone should limit the intake of foods that are high in purines. Organ meats, sardines, herring, and other high-purine foods are eliminated from the diet. Foods with moderate levels of purines, such as red and white meats and some seafood, are also limited. Milk, yogurt, spinach, chocolate, and tea are recommended dietary changes to prevent calculi that are composed of calcium phosphate or calcium oxalate.