The nurse is providing care to a patient whose serum calcium levels have increased since a surgical procedure performed 3 days ago. Which intervention does the nurse implement to decrease the risk for the development of hypercalcemia?

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Encouraging ambulation three times a day helps in the mobilization of calcium from the bones into the circulation, facilitating its excretion and thus reducing the risk of hypercalcemia. Physical activity is known to help regulate calcium levels in the body.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient Whose Serum