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ericka1

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A client is recovering from a parathyroidectomy. For what should the nurse assess to determine if hypocalcemia is present in this client?
 
  1. Bradycardia and weight loss
  2. Flaccid paralysis
  3. Muscle cramps, tingling, and tetany
  4. Hypotension and headache

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing nausea and vomiting for several days. The client is at risk for developing which imbalance?
 
  1. Metabolic alkalosis
  2. Respiratory acidosis
  3. Metabolic acidosis
  4. Respiratory alkalosis



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1 Weight loss is not associated with hypocalcemia.
2. Paralysis is associated with hypercalcemia.
3. Muscle cramps, tingling, and tetany result when insufficient ionized calcium causes excitability of the neuromuscular tissues.
4. Headache is not associated with hypocalcemia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
2. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
3. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.
4. Vomiting causes a loss of acidic fluids, resulting in alkalosis. The cause is metabolic, not respiratory, in origin.




ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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