A middle-aged patient is proud of the fact that she is proactive with her health maintenance and tells the nurse that she has been taking 2400 International Units of vitamin D daily, stating, "More is better when it comes to vitamins
" The nurse should provide health teaching to the patient because her current vitamin D intake creates a risk for A) hypercalcemia.
B) hyperphosphatemia.
C) hypocalcemia.
D) tetany.
A
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It is important to take vitamin D supplements cautiously and not overuse them; excessive amounts can cause serious problems, including hypercalcemia. Tetany is associated with hypocalcemia. Hypophosphatemia typically accompanies hypercalcemia.
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