A Patient Reports Experiencing Weakness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, and Nocturia

Multiple Choice

A patient reports experiencing weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and nocturia. Total serum calcium is 10.5 mg/dL. A dipstick urinalysis shows a positive result for protein. When questioned, the patient reports taking vitamin D and calcium supplements. The nurse will counsel the patient to:

A) reduce the amount of vitamin D and stop taking the calcium.
B) discuss taking calcitonin-salmon [Fortical] with the provider.
C) stop both supplements and discuss the use of a diuretic with the provider.
D) stop taking vitamin D, reduce the amount of calcium, and increase the fluid intake.