The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Calcium

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a calcium level of 12.1 mg/dL. Which nursing action should the nurse include on the care plan?

• A)Maintain the patient on bed rest.
• B)Auscultate lung sounds every 4 hours.
• C)Monitor for Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.
• D)Encourage fluid intake up to 4000 mL every day.

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