Which outcome is most necessary for a patient diagnosed with renal calculi?
a. Patient states an awareness of signs and symptoms of kidney stones and knows where to find pain relief.
b. Patient will measure intake and output so that they will be approximately equal.
c. Patient will avoid infections and situations that would increase stress.
d. Patient is able to describe measures to prevent recurrence of calculi.
D
Recurrence of renal calculi is common. The patient needs to possess the information necessary to understand the formation of stones to reduce the risk of their recurrence.
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