The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Receive

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will receive intravenous calcium gluconate.Which nursing actions are appropriate when giving this solution?

• A) Administering through a central line
• B) Assessing for Trousseau and Chvostek signs
• C) Giving as a rapid intravenous bolus
• D) Mixing in a solution containing sodium bicarbonate
• E) Monitoring the patient's electrocardiogram (ECG)
• F) Reporting a serum calcium level of >2.5 mEq/L

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