The nurse is providing care for a patient with a history of kidney stones.In addition to urine oxalate, which of the following labs would the nurse expect to be requested in the orders?

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Studies have shown that high levels of calcium in the urine increase the risk of kidney stones. Therefore, it is common to measure urine calcium levels in patients with a history of kidney stones. None of the other choices are directly related to kidney stone formation.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient with a History