A patient who is postmenopausal is encouraged to take calcium 1500 mg every day. How should the nurse instruct the patient to take this supplement?

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Calcium absorption is more efficient when taken in smaller doses, typically not exceeding 500-600 mg at a time, and is best absorbed when taken with food. Therefore, taking calcium 500 mg three times a day with meals is the most effective way to reach the daily goal of 1500 mg for a postmenopausal patient.

A Patient Who Is Postmenopausal Is Encouraged to Take Calcium