A 60-year-old woman complains of muscle weakness, constipation, nausea, and frequent urination and is displaying bizarre behavior. The woman takes prescribed thiazide diuretics and steroids for asthma. What statement made by the client might indicate an additional cause of her symptoms?

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The symptoms described, along with the use of thiazide diuretics, steroids, and the intake of excessive calcium through supplements and dairy foods, suggest hypercalcemia, which can cause muscle weakness, constipation, nausea, frequent urination, and altered mental status.

A 60-Year-Old Woman Complains of Muscle Weakness, Constipation, Nausea, and Frequent