The nurse is instructing a client on ways to reduce formation of future kidney stones. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Drink plenty of fluids.
2. Drink soft drinks.
3. Limit the intake of spinach.
4. Take a vitamin B-12 supplement or eat foods rich in vitamin B-12.
5. Take a magnesium citrate supplement or eating foods rich in magnesium citrate.
6. Adjust calcium intake.
1, 3, 5, 6
Instructions to reduce the formation of kidney stones in the future include: drink plenty of fluids; avoid soft drinks; limit the intake of spinach to reduce urinary oxalate levels; vitamin B6 helps reduce the formation of kidney stones; magnesium citrate helps prevent the formation of kidney stones; and calcium intake should be adjusted to prevent the formation of kidney stones.
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