A patient is on vitamin D supplemental therapy. The nurse will monitor for which signs of toxicity during this therapy?

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The toxic effects of vitamin D are those associated with hypertension, such as weakness, fatigue, headache, anorexia, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, ataxia, and bone pain. If not recognized and treated, these symptoms can progress to impairment of renal function and osteoporosis. The other options listed are not signs of vitamin D toxicity.

A Patient Is on Vitamin D Supplemental Therapy