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bcretired

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When caring for a client, which assessment would the nurse use to correlate with a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism?
 
  a. Chvostek's sign c. tetany
  b. Homans' sign d. Trousseau's sign

Question 2

A nurse has attached electrode pads to the chest of a client in cardiac arrest. However, the monitor displays an error message. Which of the following reasons could be responsible for the message?
 
  A) The client's skin is diaphoretic.
  B) The client is extremely obese.
  C) The client has dysrhythmia.
  D) The client is very young.


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FergA

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Trousseau's sign is a response to a blood-pressure cuff being inflated above the client's systolic pressure and left in place for 3 minutes. It would confirm a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

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If the monitor displays an error message, it may be because the client's skin is diaphoretic or extremely hairy, which interferes with effective contact. The rescuer can wipe the skin with a towel, shave or clip chest hair, and apply a second set of electrode pads. The monitor does not normally display an error message because the client is young, has dysrhythmia, or is very obese.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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