A client who has calcium phosphate kidney stones tells the nurse, "tell me what i can do, so that i never have this pain again." which instructions should the nurse plan to include in the reinforcement of dietary instructions
Calcium phosphate compose of up to 30 percent of calcium oxalate. It is often associated with high urine ph. The nurse then should inform the client to have a balanced diet and eat fruits and vegetables. Also to drink at least 3 liters of water a day preferably alkaline water. The client should limit as well her sodium and oxalate intake and drink the prescribed Potassium citrate medication as ordered.
