The Nurse Notes a Serum Calcium Level of 7

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes a serum calcium level of 7.9 mg/dL for a patient who has chronic malnutrition. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A)Monitor ionized calcium level.
• B)Give oral calcium citrate tablets.
• C)Check parathyroid hormone level.
• D)Administer vitamin D supplements.

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