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A client who has gout is most likely to form which type of renal calculi?
A. Struvite stones
B. Staghorn calculi
C. Uric acid stones
D. Calcium stones
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) The presence of urinary tract infection is a factor in the formation of struvite stones. (B) Staghorn calculi is the other name for struvite stones associated with urinary tract infection. (C) Clients who have gout form uric acid stones. (D) Clients who have increased urinary excretion of calcium form calcium stones.
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