A client with hypoparathyroidism asks the nurse why their prescription includes vitamin D in addition to calcium gluconate. Which of the following responses by the nurse provides the best rationale?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A client with hypoparathyroidism asks the nurse why their prescription includes vitamin D in addition to calcium gluconate. Which of the following responses by the nurse provides the  best  rationale? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract

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Vitamin D levels can be maintained through regular sun exposure

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Hypoparathyroidism causes vitamin D deficiency

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Vitamin D and calcium gluconate produce a synergistic effect on bone resorption activity

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