A patient with a history of stomach ulcers is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?

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Hypophosphatemia is a condition characterized by low levels of phosphorus in the blood. Patients with a history of stomach ulcers may have difficulty absorbing phosphorus from food, so it is important to provide them with a diet that is high in phosphorus. Therefore, requesting a dietitian consult for selecting foods high in phosphorous is the most appropriate intervention. Providing aluminum hydroxide antacids as prescribed may exacerbate hypophosphatemia, instructing the patient to avoid poultry, peanuts, and seeds is not necessary as these are good sources of phosphorus, and avoiding the intake of sodium phosphate may further lower the patient's phosphorus levels.

A Patient with a History of Stomach Ulcers Is Diagnosed