A client in a nursing home refuses to take medications. She is at high risk for osteomalacia. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Ensure the client gets 15 minutes of sun exposure daily.
b. Give the client daily vitamin D injections.
c. Hide vitamin D supplements in favorite foods.
d. Plan to serve foods naturally high in vitamin D.
ANS: A
Sunlight is a good source of vitamin D, and the nursing staff can ensure some sun exposure each day. Vitamin D is not given by injection. Hiding the supplement in food is unethical. Very few foods are naturally high in vitamin D, but some are supplemented.
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