Prior to administering oral doses of calcitriol and calcium carbonate to a client with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse notes that the total level of calcium is 14 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L). Which action should the nurse implement?

D Hold both medications until contacting the healthcare provider. A Administer both prescribed medications as scheduled. C Hold the calcium carbonate but administer the calcitriol as scheduled. B Hold the calcitriol but administer the calcium carbonate as scheduled.