The nurse is teaching a client about the importance of the macromineral calcium in the diet. Which responses by the client indicate understanding of the information presented by the nurse?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "Calcium is important for bone construction."
2. "Calcium is important for muscle contractions."
3. "Calcium is important for nerve conduction."
4. "Calcium is important for fluid balance."
5. "Calcium is important for a healthy immune system."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: A consistent level of calcium is needed for vital body processes and functions, such as bone matrix construction.
Rationale 2: A consistent level of calcium is needed for vital body processes and functions, such as muscle contraction.
Rationale 3: A consistent level of calcium is needed for vital body processes and functions, such as nerve conduction.
Rationale 4: Calcium does not play a role in fluid balance.
Rationale 5: Calcium does not play a role in promoting a healthy immune system.
Global Rationale: A consistent level of calcium is needed for vital body processes and functions such as bone matrix construction, muscle contraction, hormone and enzyme secretion, hemostasis, and nerve conduction. It does not play a role in fluid balance or in promoting a healthy immune system.