A nurse is teaching student nurses about the treatment of nephrolithiasis. Which statements made by a student nurse indicate the need for further learning? Select all that apply
1. "A low-sodium diet is recommended to limit fluid overload."
2. "Pain management is the major part of treatment."
3. "Clients are instructed to drink at least 3 liters of fluid a day."
4. "Most renal stones are treated with lithotripsy."
5. "Drinking cranberry juice is beneficial in certain types of renal calculi."
1, 4
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