Which Conditions Should the Nurse Associate with the Development of Hypocalcemia

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which conditions should the nurse associate with the development of hypocalcemia despite normal dietary intake? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Malabsorption syndrome
• B) Hyperparathyroidism
• C) Chronic kidney disease
• D) Excessive vomiting
• E) Multiple blood transfusions

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Definitions:

Molecular Polarity

Molecular polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charges over the atoms in a molecule, affecting its interaction with other molecules and solvents.

Solvent Interaction

The interaction between a solvent and solute which leads to the dissolution of the solute into the solvent.

Melting Point

The melting point is the temperature at which a solid substance transitions to a liquid state, indicative of the heat required to break the molecular bonds within the solid.

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons when it is part of a compound.