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When a patient asks what the most common type of renal stones is composed of, how should the nurse respond? the most common type of renal stone is composed of:?

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The most common chemical components of renal stones are calcium, calcium oxalate, cystine, uric acid, calcium phosphate, and struvite. They may also be infected and may contain some microbes as well. 
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