A Patient Develops Carpopedal Spasms and Tingling of the Lips

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient develops carpopedal spasms and tingling of the lips following a parathyroidectomy.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer the ordered muscle relaxant.
• B) Give the ordered oral calcium supplement.
• C) Have the patient rebreathe from a paper bag.
• D) Start the PRN oxygen at 2 L/min per cannula.

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