A patient is concerned that he may be at risk for developing kidney stones, based on his family history, and would like to be assessed.Which of the following tests should the nurse most expect to be ordered for this patient?
A)Osmotic fragility
B)Osteocalcin
C)Oxalate
D)Osmolality

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The test most likely to be ordered for a patient with a family history of kidney stones is the oxalate test. Oxalate is a substance that can accumulate in the kidneys and contribute to the formation of kidney stones, so measuring the level of oxalate in the blood and urine can help assess the patient's risk. Osmotic fragility and osmolality tests are used to evaluate red blood cell function and fluid balance, respectively, and osteocalcin is a marker of bone formation. None of these tests are directly relevant to assessing a patient's risk of developing kidney stones.

A Patient Is Concerned That He May Be at Risk