The Nurse Would Monitor for Which Findings in a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse would monitor for which findings in a patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism?. Select all that apply.

• A) Low protein
• B) Low calcium
• C) High phosphorous
• D) Low potassium
• E) High magnesium

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