Kidney stones (also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis) are made up of solid mineral deposits, most commonly calcium oxalate, that form in the kidneys. Anyone can get a kidney stone, but we see an increased prevalence in males, those with a family history of kidney stones, and patients who are dehydrated or obese. 📌 Save this chart for your nursing school and NCLEX® studying! Need some extra review with high-yield NGN topics like this? 🤩 We have on-demand videos and thousands of practic