A patient presents with muscle twitching and cramping. on examination, the health care provider diagnoses the patient with calcium deficiency. which dietary instructions should the nurse give to this patient?

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Spencer Ashley

24 July, 01:15

A patient presents with muscle twitching and cramping. on examination, the health care provider diagnoses the patient with calcium deficiency. which dietary instructions should the nurse give to this patient?

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Gunnar Rivera · Answer 1

Dietary instructions: Increase the intake of dairy products, Take supplement with vitamin D, Increase the intake of tofu.

Deficiency of calcium is called hypoglycemia and can manifest as muscle twitching and cramping. By following those instructions the symptoms can disappear.

Vitamin D allows the absorption of calcium in the intestines.

Dairy products, tofu, beans, and spinach are good sources of calcium.