A patient with hypoparathyroidism is started on calcium and active vitamin D. The nurse’s teaching should include:
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Correct answer: Monitor for signs of hypercalcemia and maintain normal magnesium
In hypoparathyroidism care involves calcium and active vitamin D supplementation, and monitoring calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium because these interact and calcium overload is possible.
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