A Patient Asks the Nurse About Taking Calcium Supplements to Avoid

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse about taking calcium supplements to avoid hypocalcemia. The nurse will suggest that the patient follow which instruction?

• A) Take a calcium and vitamin D combination supplement.
• B) Take calcium along with phosphorus to improve absorption.
• C) Take calcium with antacids to reduce stomach upset.
• D) Use aspirin instead of acetaminophen when taking calcium.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Cells

A type of neuron found in the retina that serves as a relay between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to low levels of light, enabling night and peripheral vision.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling in a given situation or with respect to a particular attribute.

Wavelength

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves.