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londonang

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on: Jul 23, 2018
An important function of calcium is to
 
  1. regulate acidbase balance.
  2. improve glucose absorption.
  3. increase energy.
  4. regulate nerve transmission.

Question 2

The client's calcium level is low. What will be the nurse's primary concern?
 
  1. Seizures
  2. Bone fractures
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Depression


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jaygar71

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

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Calcium does not regulate acidbase balance.
Rationale 2: Calcium does not improve glucose absorption.
Rationale 3: Calcium does not increase energy level as do carbohydrates.
Rationale 4: Adequate calcium levels help to transmit nerve impulses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A low calcium level puts the client at risk for seizures.
Rationale 2: A consistently low calcium level will result in bone fractures, but this is not the immediate concern.
Rationale 3: A low calcium level will not result in hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: A low calcium level will not result in depression.


londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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