The nurse is educating a patient with hyperparathyroidism about diet modifications. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize?
Explanation
• Patients with hyperparathyroidism have increased serum calcium levels and are at risk for the development of renal calculi. Increasing fluid intake will help prevent renal calculi formation
• Hyperparathyroidism results from over secretion due to a parathyroid tumor (primary hyperparathyroidism) or in response to hypocalcemia (Secondary hyperparathyroidism)
• Calcium intake should not be increased due to hypercalcemia
• Potassium restriction is not neccessary