A 35-year-old female patient is recovering from a parathyroidectomy. What should the nurse include when teaching health promotion activities to this patient?

Question

1. Drink one glass of red wine per day.
2. Avoid the sun.
3. Milk and milk-based products will ensure an adequate calcium intake.
4. Red meat is the protein source of choice.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3

: This patient is at risk for developing hypocalcemia. This risk can be avoided if the patient is instructed to ingest milk and milk-based products, has adequate exposure to the sun, and avoids alcoholic beverages. The greatest dietary concern for this patient is the adequacy of calcium intake. Protein monitoring is not indicated.