The nurse is reviewing the pathology report on a kidney stone passed by a client. If the client's stone is identified as a cysteine stone, which type of client teaching does the nurse perform?

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Cysteine stones are associated with a genetic disorder known as cystinuria, which affects the renal tubular reabsorption of certain amino acids, including cysteine. This leads to the formation of cysteine stones in the kidneys and urinary tract.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Pathology Report on a Kidney