The Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Hypercalcemia

question 56

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child with hypercalcemia.The nurse evaluates the child for which signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?

• A) Tetany
• B) Anorexia
• C) Constipation
• D) Laryngospasm
• E) Muscle hypotonicity

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