A Patient Who Had Radical Neck Surgery to Remove a Malignant

A patient who had radical neck surgery to remove a malignant tumor developed hypoparathyroidism. The nurse should plan to teach the patient about

A) bisphosphonates to reduce bone demineralization.
B) calcium supplements to normalize serum calcium levels.
C) increasing fluid intake to decrease risk for nephrolithiasis.
D) including whole grains in the diet to prevent constipation.