A patient with a history of renal calculi has been instructed to acidify his urine. The nurse would suggest intake of which foods or fluids? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Orange juice
2. Cranberries
3. Chocolate
4. Dairy products
5. Water
1,2
Rationale 1: Fruit juices will acidify the urine.
Rationale 2: Cranberries will acidify the urine.
Rationale 3: Chocolate will not acidify the urine.
Rationale 4: Dairy products are a source of calcium but will not acidify the urine.
Rationale 5: Water will flush the urinary tract but will not acidify the urine.
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