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The nurse has been caring for a patient who has had a central venous catheter in place.The patient complains of sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing.Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Hypocalcemia
Abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood.
PTH Production
The synthesis of parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium and phosphate concentration in the bloodstream, controlled by the parathyroid glands.
Neuromuscular Excitability
The ability of a muscle and its corresponding nerves to respond to stimuli, crucial for muscle contraction.
Increased Osmolality
A higher concentration of solutes in a solution, leading to increased osmotic pressure and potentially affecting cellular processes and fluid balance.
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