A client's renal calculi are identified as consisting of calcium phosphate. Which of the following diets would be appropriate?

The correct answer is D. Low calcium and phosphorus, acid ash. (A) The stones consist of calcium and phosphorus; therefore, these minerals should be avoided. A high-calcium diet is contraindicated. (B) A high-phosphorus diet is contraindicated. (C) A 2-g sodium diet is a cardiac diet. (D) A low-calcium and phosphorus diet will reduce…

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AHigh calcium, low phosphorus
BLow calcium, high phosphorus
CTwo-gram sodium diet
DLow calcium and phosphorus, acid ash

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A
12% (5)
B
5% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
80% (33)

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(A) The stones consist of calcium and phosphorus; therefore, these minerals should be avoided. A high-calcium diet is contraindicated. (B) A high-phosphorus diet is contraindicated. (C) A 2-g sodium diet is a cardiac diet. (D) A low-calcium and phosphorus diet will reduce further calculi formation.

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#calcium phosphate stones#renal calculi diet#acid ash diet#urinary pH

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