A Client Has Been Admitted with Hypoparathyroidism

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client has been admitted with hypoparathyroidism.The client's serum laboratory values are as follows: calcium,7.2 mg/dL; sodium,144 mEq/L; magnesium,1.2 mEq/L; potassium,5.7 mEq/L.Which medications does the nurse anticipate administering?

• A) Potassium chloride orally
• B) Calcium chloride IV
• C) 3% NS IV solution
• D) 50% magnesium sulfate
• E) Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) orally

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