A Patient with Hypoparathyroidism Has a Low Serum Calcium Level

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypoparathyroidism has a low serum calcium level. How would the nurse test for the clinical manifestation consistent with this laboratory result?. Select all that apply.

• A) Have the patient open and close both hands.
• B) Place a blood pressure cuff on the patient's arm.
• C) Tap over the patient's facial nerve.
• D) Press lightly on the patient's shoulders.
• E) Ask the patient to count backwards.

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