A patient has a history of kidney stones. He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug. It is important that you teach this patient to do which of the following?
1. Eat green, leafy vegetables and drink 8 oz of cranberry juice at each meal.
2. Eat lean proteins and drink 8 oz of milk at each meal.
3. Get regular exercise and lots of sunlight daily.
4. Get regular exercise and adequate fluids daily.
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The patient should be warned to stay out of the sunlight because of severe photosensitivity and to drink adequate fluids to avoid crystalluria.
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What will be an ideal response?
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