The nurse discusses the potential for hypocalcemia with a client who is postmenopausal. For which potential health problem should the nurse caution the client to avoid long-term caffeine intake?
A) Hair loss
B) Skin rashes
C) Fluid retention
D) Urinary loss of calcium

Question

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Increased calcium excretion through short-term urinary losses associated with long-term high caffeine intake has been associated with bone mineral density loss in older females. Edema is associated by sodium retention. Alopecia, or hair loss, and dermatitis are associated with zinc deficiency.

The Nurse Discusses the Potential for Hypocalcemia with a Client