Question

a client passes a urinary stone, and laboratory analysis of the stone indicates that it is composed of calcium oxalate. on the basis of these data, which would the nurse specifically include in the dietary instructions?
answer options
1 increase intake of dairy products.
2 avoid citrus fruits and citrus juices.
3 avoid green, leafy vegetables such as spinach.
4 increase intake of meat, fish, plums, and cranberries.

Explanation:

For a calcium oxalate urinary stone, clients should avoid foods high in oxalate. Spinach is high in oxalate, so avoiding green, leafy veggies like spinach is correct. Dairy (1) has calcium but not oxalate issues here. Citrus (2) is low oxalate, no need to avoid. Meat/fish/plums/cranberries (4) don't relate to oxalate restriction.

Answer:

1. Avoid green, leafy vegetables such as spinach.