Tetany Symptoms Result from Severe Calcium Deficit

question 8

Multiple Choice

Tetany symptoms result from severe calcium deficit. The nurse checks for symptoms of tetany. Which symptoms are associated with tetany? (Select all that apply.)

• A) twitching of the mouth and numbness of the fingers
• B) muscle weakness
• C) carpopedal spasms
• D) laryngeal spasm

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Confirming Response

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