A Patient with a History of Stomach Ulcers Is Diagnosed

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of stomach ulcers is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?

• A)Request a dietitian consult for selecting foods high in phosphorous.
• B)Provide aluminum hydroxide antacids as prescribed.
• C)Instruct patient to avoid poultry, peanuts, and seeds.
• D)Instruct to avoid the intake of sodium phosphate.

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Definitions:

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