A Nurse Observes That a Patient Has a Positive Chvostek's

question 140

Multiple Choice

A nurse observes that a patient has a positive Chvostek's test and a serum calcium level of 6.8 mg/dL.Based on this information, for which clinical signs should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.

• A)Confusion
• B)Hyporeflexia
• C)Muscle flaccidity
• D)Paresthesia
• E)Prolonged QT interval on EKG
• F)Stridor

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