The nurse is collecting the health history of a patient who has had multiple episodes of renal calculi formation. Which finding(s) increase(s) the patient's risk for the development of renal calculi? (select all that apply.)
a. Uric acid crystals in urine
b. Frequent bacterial urinary infections
c. Excessive fluid intake
d. Prolonged bed rest
e. Parathyroid gland tumor
A, B, C, D, E
Risk factors for development of renal calculi include uric acid crystals in urine, frequent bacterial urinary infections, prolonged immobility or bed rest, and a parathyroid gland tumor. Another risk factor includes inadequate fluid intake.
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