A Patient with Chronic Renal Failure Is Diagnosed with Hyperparathyroidism

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic renal failure is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism.Which treatment approach should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

• A) Increased oral fluid intake
• B) Oral thiazide diuretics twice a day
• C) High-volume normal saline infusions
• D) Discontinue calcium and vitamin D supplements

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