The Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Patient with Hyperparathyroid

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with hyperparathyroid disease and a serum calcium level of 14.2 mg/dL. What is the priority intervention of the nurse?

• A) Instruct the patient to always call for assistance before getting out of bed.
• B) Assist the patient to change into dry clothing after episodes of diaphoresis.
• C) Teach stress-relieving techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation.
• D) Measure urine output hourly and notify physician if urine output is less than 30 mL/hr.

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