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When measuring the blood pressure of a patient with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse notes spasms of the patient's hand. The nurse documents this clinical manifestation as which of the following?
Diaphragm
The diaphragm is a major muscle involved in respiration, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and contracting to allow inhalation.
Forced Expiration
The act of expelling air out of the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation, often used in respiratory tests.
Alveoli
are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.
Intercostal Muscles
Muscles located between the ribs that play a crucial role in the breathing process by expanding and contracting the rib cage.
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