When Taking the Blood Pressure of a Client After a Parathyroidectomy,the

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Multiple Choice

When taking the blood pressure of a client after a parathyroidectomy,the nurse notes that the client's hand has gone into flexion contractions.Which laboratory result does the nurse correlate with this condition?

• A) Serum potassium, 2.9 mEq/L
• B) Serum potassium, 5.8 mEq/L
• C) Serum sodium, 122 mEq/L
• D) Serum calcium, 6.9 mg/dL

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