Which statement by the client with hypophosphatemia indicates a need for clarification regarding the management of this electrolyte imbalance?
A. "I will eat more eggs, fish, and meat and avoid dairy products."
B. "I will use Tylenol for pain instead of aspirin."
C. "In the summer, I will drink more water."
D. "If I have indigestion, I will take Tums."
D
Ingestion of calcium-based products, such as Tums, contributes to hypophosphatemia because calcium and phosphorus are maintained in a balanced, reciprocal concentration in the extracellular fluid.
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