What should the nurse encourage, barring any other contraindication, when teaching a patient how to decrease the chance of further problems with urolithiasis?
a. Increase his fluid intake
b. Increase intake of dairy products
c. Restrict his protein intake
d. Take one baby aspirin daily
ANS: A
Fluid intake should be encouraged to at least 2000 mL of fluid in 24 hours, unless contraindicated.
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