<5mm - spontaneous passage is likely 5-10mm - may require elective lithotripsy >10mm - not likely to pass spontaneously, ureteral stent or perc nephrostomy should be used if renal fxn is jeopardized, can use extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Which of the following statements is true regarding the size of a kidney stone?

A) Stones smaller than 5mm are likely to pass spontaneously.
B) Stones measuring 5-10mm may require elective lithotripsy.
C) Stones larger than 10mm are not likely to pass spontaneously, and a ureteral stent or percutaneous nephrostomy should be used if renal function is jeopardized.
D) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used for stones of any size.