Physiological AdaptationQuestion 185 of 2368
A client taking excessive vitamin D supplements reports nausea, vomiting, and increased urination. Which laboratory finding does the nurse expect?
- Hypokalemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyponatremia
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Correct answer: Hypercalcemia
Vitamin D toxicity causes hypercalcemia, with nausea, vomiting, anorexia, renal failure, weakness, pruritus, and polyuria.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: VITAMINS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026