A client asks the nurse to explain why a prescription for calcitriol (Calcijex) has been given when vitamin D is available without a prescription.What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "There is no difference between the two."
B) "This will allow you to buy vitamin D and pay your co-payment."
C) "You don't need to fill the prescription.You can buy the over-the-counter vitamin D."
D) "Calcitriol (Calcijex) is the active form of vitamin D,and the over-the-counter calcium is not the same."
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