The Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Patient with Hyperparathyroid

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with hyperparathyroid disease and a serum calcium level of 14.2 mg/dL. What is the priority intervention of the nurse?

A) Instruct the patient to always call for assistance before getting out of bed.
B) Assist the patient to change into dry clothing after episodes of diaphoresis.
C) Teach stress-relieving techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation.
D) Measure urine output hourly and notify physician if urine output is less than 30 mL/hr.