A 63-year-old man presents with abdominal pain, pain during urination, and red urine. Imaging reveals a renal stone in the ureter. An appropriate treatment option would be:
A. percutaneous nephrolithotomy
B. shock wave lithotripsy
C. insertion of a nephrostomy tube
D. insertion of a catheter
Answer: B. shock wave lithotripsy
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1. Environmental changes 2. Nutritional patterns 3. Activities and exercise patterns 4. Cultural influences