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jayhills49

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A client's serum calcium level is 3.7 mEq/L. Concerning this level, the nurse knows that it is:
 
  a. low.
  b. normal.
  c. high.
  d. dangerously high.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a client about ways to avoid hypocalcemia. Dietary recommendations indicate that vitamin _____ is necessary for calcium absorption.
 
  a. A
  b. B
  c. D
  d. E


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The appropriate range for serum calcium is 4.5 to 5.6 mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium in the body.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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