Which of the following actions should the nurse teach to a client to help prevent the recurrence of renal calculi?
A)Use a filter to strain all urine.
B)Avoid dietary sources of calcium.
C)Drink diuretic fluids such as coffee.
D)Have 2 000-3 000 mL of fluid a day.

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A fluid intake of 2 000-2 200 mL daily is recommended to help flush out minerals before stones can form. Avoidance of calcium is not usually recommended for clients with renal calculi. Coffee tends to increase stone recurrence. There is no need for a client to strain all urine routinely after a stone has passed, and this will not prevent stones.

Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse Teach to a Client