Renal Calculus

Renal Calculus ( 54 Questions)

A client with renal calculi asks the nurse about the primary components of kidney stones. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While uric acid stones are one type of kidney stone, they do not represent the primary component of all kidney stones.

B) Correct. The most common types of kidney stones are composed of calcium, oxalate, and phosphate crystals.

C) Incorrect. Cholesterol and fatty deposits are not the primary components of kidney stones.

D) Incorrect. Bacteria do not represent the primary component of kidney stones. Kidney stones are typically mineral or crystal formations.




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