What foods should the nurse teach a client to avoid while taking a calcium supplement? (Select all that appply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Nuts
2. Cheese
3. Spinach
4. Soy
5. Milk
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Avoid foods with high zinc or oxalate content if a calcium supplement is being taken because these can interfere with absorption. These foods include nuts, peas, beans, spinach, and soy products.
Rationale 2: The client should avoid foods with high zinc or oxalate content if a calcium supplement is being taken because these can interfere with absorption. These foods include nuts, peas, beans, spinach, and soy products.
Rationale 3: Avoid foods with high zinc or oxalate content if a calcium supplement is being taken because these can interfere with absorption. These foods include nuts, peas, beans, spinach, and soy products.
Rationale 4: Avoid foods with high zinc or oxalate content if a calcium supplement is being taken because these can interfere with absorption. These foods include nuts, peas, beans, spinach, and soy products.
Rationale 5: Avoid foods with high zinc or oxalate content if a calcium supplement is being taken because these can interfere with absorption. These foods include nuts, peas, beans, spinach, and soy products.
Global Rationale: Avoid foods with high zinc or oxalate content if a calcium supplement is being taken because these can interfere with absorption. These foods include nuts, peas, beans, spinach, and soy products. Milk and cheese are safe to eat while taking a calcium supplement.
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