The client is being treated with calcitriol. Her treatment regimen includes thiazide diuretics. The highest priority nursing intervention based on this drug interaction is to monitor serum _____ level
a. calcium
b. potassium
c. sodium
d. magnesium
ANS: A
The interaction of calcitriol and a thiazide diuretic will tend to increase the client's calcium level.
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