Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having costovertebral pain?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Renal stones (kidney stones) are a possible adverse effect of excess calcium intake and can cause costovertebral pain due to their location.