A Patient with Hypercalcemia Is Being Cared for on the Medical

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypercalcemia is being cared for on the medical unit. Nursing actions included on the care plan will include

• A) maintaining the patient on bedrest to prevent pathologic fractures.
• B) monitoring for Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.
• C) encouraging fluid intake up to 4000 ml every day.
• D) auscultate breath sounds every 4 hours.

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