A nurse is assisting a client diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism about appropriate dietary measures suggested by the dietician. Which of the following would the nurse caution the client to avoid?
A) Milk
B) Green leafy vegetables
C) Carbonated beverages
D) Fortified orange juice

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Carbonated beverages often contain phosphates, which can bind with calcium and make it harder for the body to absorb. This is particularly problematic for someone with hypoparathyroidism, a condition characterized by insufficient production of parathyroid hormone, leading to low levels of calcium in the blood. The nurse would caution against consuming foods or beverages that could further decrease calcium absorption.

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