The nurse is collecting the health history of a patient who has had multiple episodes of renal calculi formation. Which findings place the patient at an increased risk for the development of the renal calculi? (Select all that apply.)
a. Uric acid crystals in urine
b. Frequent bacterial urinary infections
c. Inadequate fluid intake
d. Prolonged bed rest
e. Tumor of parathyroid gland
A, B, C, D, E
All options listed are risk factors for the development of renal calculi.
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