Author Question: An important function of calcium is to 1. regulate acidbase balance. 2. improve glucose ... (Read 83 times)

londonang · **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

jaygar71 · **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.