A calcium supplement has been added to a client's drug regimen. The nurse should advise the client to:
1. Decrease intake of dairy products to prevent hypercalcemia.
2. Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C.
3. Avoid taking calcium supplements with bran or whole-grain cereal.
4. Increase consumption of lean meats for additional protein intake.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Calcium supplements should be added to the client's calcium intake. Dietary changes to increase sources of calcium are important to maintain. The risk of hypercalcemia is minimal at suggested doses.
Rationale 2: Vitamin C is an important vitamin, but not critical for bone formation and maintenance.
Rationale 3: Bran and whole-grain foods inhibit the absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal tract.
Rationale 4: Increasing protein intake will not help maintain calcium level.
Global Rationale: Bran and whole-grain foods inhibit the absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal tract. Calcium supplements should be added to the client's calcium intake. Dietary changes to increase sources of calcium are important to maintain. The risk of hypercalcemia is minimal at suggested doses. Vitamin C is an important vitamin, but not critical for bone formation and maintenance. Increasing protein intake will not help maintain calcium level.
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