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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Definitions:

MI Strategies

Techniques used in Motivational Interviewing, a counseling approach designed to help individuals find the motivation to make positive decisions and accomplish their goals.

Change Talk

In therapy and counseling, the client's verbal indication of consideration of, motivation for, or commitment to change.

Person-Centered Theory

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of the individual's subjective experience and innate capacity for personal growth and self-healing.

MI Principles

The foundational principles of Motivational Interviewing, a counseling approach that aims to enhance a person's motivation to change.