A Patient Reports Experiencing Weakness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, and Nocturia

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient reports experiencing weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and nocturia. Total serum calcium is 10.5 mg/dL. A dipstick urinalysis shows a positive result for protein. When questioned, the patient reports taking vitamin D and calcium supplements. The nurse will counsel the patient to:

• A) reduce the amount of vitamin D and stop taking the calcium.
• B) discuss taking calcitonin-salmon [Fortical] with the provider.
• C) stop both supplements and discuss the use of a diuretic with the provider.
• D) stop taking vitamin D, reduce the amount of calcium, and increase the fluid intake.

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