A client is diagnosed with renal stones composed of calcium oxalate. Which food item should the nurse instruct this client to avoid?

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Chocolate should be limited in the diet of clients who have had calcium oxalate stones since it has a high oxalate content. Dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and yogurt bind to oxalate in the intestine and prevent its absorption. Oranges and broccoli have high potassium content but do not affect calcium oxalate calculi formation.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Renal Stones Composed of Calcium