Goals for an individual with or at risk of kidney stones should be determined in conjunction with the client and should be specific to the individual. Goals that are set should be time-sensitive, easily measured and achievable by the nutrition intervention. Action- and outcome-related goals, along with short-term and long-term goals, may be set. Examples include:
- to increase fluid intake by four glasses of water per day by the next scheduled appointment (in one month)
- to achieve an