38. Upon discharge from a hospital, teaching for a client with osteoporosis about proper administration of calcium supplements should include:
38. Upon discharge from a hospital, teaching for a client with osteoporosis about proper administration of calcium supplements should include:
. Taking calcium with vitamin D to increase absorption.
. Taking calcium citrate at meal time.
. Taking a calcium carbonate on an empty stomach.
. Taking calcium once a day.
Test-Taking Tip
Choose the answer that is different from the others. Three options deal with the time that calcium is taken.
Content Area: Adult Health, Musculoskeletal; Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies/Medication Administration
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Answer 1 is correct because 400 to 800 IU of vitamin D is needed a day for proper absorption and metabolism of calcium. Answer 2 is incorrect because calcium citrate can be taken anytime. Answer 3 is incorrect because calcium carbonate should be taken with food. Answer 4 is incorrect because calcium is frequently taken in divided doses.