The nurse is reviewing the lab values for a client being cared for on the unit. The client's phosphorus level is 2.0 mg/dL. Based on this data, which nursing intervention would address this client's phosphorus level?
A) Enforce contact precautions.
B) Encourage consumption of a high-calorie carbohydrate diet.
C) Strain all urine.
D) Encourage consumption of milk and yogurt.
Answer: D
A phosphorus level of 2.0 is low, and the client will need additional dietary phosphorus. Providing phosphorus-rich foods such as milk and yogurt is a good way to provide that additional phosphorus. There is no indication of the need to place this client on contact precautions, to increase the client's carbohydrate calorie intake, or to strain all urine.
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