A patient with chronic renal failure is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism.Which treatment approach should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

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In hyperparathyroidism, the parathyroid glands produce excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH) which leads to increased blood calcium levels. Since chronic renal failure patients already have elevated blood calcium levels, stopping calcium and vitamin D supplements can help reduce further elevation of calcium levels. This will help manage hyperparathyroidism. Increased oral fluid intake, oral thiazide diuretics twice a day, and high-volume normal saline infusions are not indicated for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism in chronic renal failure patients.

A Patient with Chronic Renal Failure Is Diagnosed with Hyperparathyroidism