A client has been prescribed an IM vitamin D supplement. Which supplement does the nurse anticipate will be administered?
1. Calcitriol (Calcijex)
2. Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate)
3. Calcifediol (Calderol)
4. Ergocalciferol (Deltalin)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Calcitriol (Calcijex) is given PO.
Rationale 2: Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate) is not a vitamin D supplement.
Rationale 3: Calcifediol (Calderol) is given PO.
Rationale 4: Ergocalciferol (Deltalin) is given PO or IM.
Global Rationale: Ergocalciferol (Deltalin) is given PO or IM. Calcitriol (Calcijex) is given PO. Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate) is not a vitamin D supplement. Calcifediol (Calderol) is given PO.
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