An Infant with Hypocalcemia Is Receiving an Intravenous Bolus of Calcium.The

question 8

Multiple Choice

An infant with hypocalcemia is receiving an intravenous bolus of calcium.The infant's heart rate changes from 144 beats/minute to 62 beats/minute.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Call for a stat EGG.
• B) Stop the infusion.
• C) Stimulate the infant.
• D) Administer magnesium.

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