The nurse caring for a client being treated for hypoparathyroidism should:
a. instruct the client that adding vitamin D to her diet will increase calcium absorption.
b. monitor the client for adverse effects of medication including hypocalcemia.
c. teach the client how to administer a subcutaneous injection.
d. monitor the client's platelet level for indications of hypoprothrombinemia.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by hypocalcemia and treated with calcium replacement therapy.
B Incorrect: Hypocalcemia is not an adverse effect of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route of calcium administration.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of calcium replacement.
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