The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with Suspected Hypoparathyroidism

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected hypoparathyroidism.Which finding should the nurse identify as needing further investigation?

• A) Heart rate 88 bpm
• B) Respiratory rate 16
• C) Temperature 99.2^°F
• D) Blood pressure 88/50 mm Hg

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