When discussing the potential for hypocalcemia with a post-menopausal female client, the nurse should stress the risk of long-term high caffeine intake including such drinks as coffee, black teas, or sodas because of the association between caffeine
and: 1. Fluid retention.
2. Urinary loss of calcium.
3. Hair loss.
4. Skin rashes.
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Rationale: Increased calcium excretion through short-term urinary losses associated with long-term high caffeine intake has been associated with bone mineral density loss in older females. Edema is associated by sodium retention. Alopecia, or hair loss, and dermatitis are associated with zinc deficiency.
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