A patient's kidney stone panel indicates the composition of the stones.The nurse should expect the majority of stones to contain which of the following substances?
A)Magnesium ammonium phosphate
B)Calcium
C)Uric acid
D)Cystine

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Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stones, accounting for 80% of all cases. Magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) stones, uric acid stones, and cystine stones are less common.

A Patient's Kidney Stone Panel Indicates the Composition of the Stones.The