Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of recurring calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Drinking adequate fluids, especially water, is one of the most effective ways to prevent kidney stones. Fluids dilute the substances in urine that lead to stones. For someone with a history of kidney stones, drinking about 3 liters of water each day can help prevent stone formation.