Which procedure uses ultrasound to break up stones?
A)peritoneal dialysis
B)catheterization
C)nephrolithotomy
D)extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

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Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy uses ultrasound to break up stones, making it the correct answer. Peritoneal dialysis and catheterization are not procedures used to break up stones. Nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure used to remove stones, rather than breaking them up with ultrasound.

Which Procedure Uses Ultrasound to Break Up Stones