ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam -Nurselytic

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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: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Drink 3 L of fluid every day. Adequate fluid intake helps to dilute urine, reducing the concentration of calcium and oxalate, which are the main components of kidney stones. This instruction can help prevent the formation of new stones. Increasing calcium intake (
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A) may actually be beneficial as it can bind with oxalate in the intestines, reducing its absorption and subsequent excretion in the urine. Avoiding foods high in potassium (
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B) is not directly related to preventing calcium oxalate stones. Limiting vitamin C intake (
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D) is not necessary unless the client is taking excessive amounts of vitamin C supplements, which can increase oxalate levels.

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