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?

Administer both prescribed medications as scheduled.

Hold the calcitriol but administer the calcium carbonate as scheduled.

Hold the calcium carbonate but administer the calcitriol as scheduled.

Hold both medications until contacting the healthcare provider.