The client has osteomalacia and the physician has ordered a treatment to restore calcium balance. What will the nurse plan to administer to the client?
1. Calcium supplements and dark green, leafy vegetables
2. Calcium supplements and milk products
3. Calcium supplements and potassium
4. Calcium supplements and vitamin D
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Dark green, leafy vegetables are not the best of the sources of calcium listed.
Rationale 2: Calcium supplements and milk products are good choices, but the client must also have vitamin D.
Rationale 3: Potassium is not necessary with this illness.
Rationale 4: Calcium supplements and vitamin D are considered the most effective treatments for osteomalacia.
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