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A client who is taking calcium supplements is concerned about her ability to determine that the supplements are absorbable.
 
  The nurse should instruct the client to check the tablet's absorbability by performing which action?
  a. Put 1 tablet into 1 ounce of white vinegar; the tablet should dissolve within 30 minutes.
  b. Put 1 tablet into 1 ounce of hydrogen peroxide; the tablet should not dissolve.
  c. Put 1 tablet into 1 ounce of alcohol; the tablet should dissolve within 1 hour.
  d. Put 1 tablet into 1 ounce of water; the tablet should dissolve within 15 minutes.

Question 2

Tetany symptoms result from severe calcium deficit. The nurse checks for symptoms of tetany. Which symptoms are associated with tetany? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. twitching of the mouth and numbness of the fingers
  b. muscle weakness
  c. carpopedal spasms
  d. laryngeal spasm



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Encourage the client taking calcium supplements to check that the calcium tablet is absorbable. To do this, put 1 tablet into 1 ounce of white vinegar. Stir every 3 minutes. The tablet should break up or dissolve within 30 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Muscle weakness is not characteristic of tetany; the other symptoms are.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


essyface1

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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