The Nurse Is Caring for a Child After a Parathyroidectomy

question 62

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child after a parathyroidectomy.What medication should the nurse have available if hypocalcemia occurs?

• A) Insulin
• B) Calcium gluconate
• C) Propylthiouracil (PTU)
• D) Cortisone (hydrocortisone)

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Definitions:

Polygraph Tests

A type of examination that measures physiological responses to questions in order to determine the truthfulness of the answers provided.

Heart Rate

The count of heart pulsations within a specific time frame, usually measured in beats per minute (BPM).

Sweating

The release of a saline fluid from the body's sweat glands, typically in response to heat, physical exertion, or stress, as a means of regulating body temperature.

Polygraph Examiners

Professionals trained to conduct lie detector tests to assess the truthfulness of a subject's statements.