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P68T

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Which clients would the nurse identify as needing 1,300 mg of calcium per day?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Client age 15
  2. Pregnant client age 17
  3. Client age 30
  4. Client age 53
  5. Client age 83

Question 2

For which symptom is it critical for the nurse to monitor when caring for a client with hypoparathyroidism?
 
  1. Decreased peristalsis
  2. Tetany
  3. Weakness
  4. Vomiting



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: The normal recommended intake of calcium for a 15-year-old client is 1,300 mg per day.
Rationale 2: The normal recommended intake of calcium for a 17-year-old pregnant client is 1,300 mg per day.
Rationale 3: The normal recommended intake of calcium for a 30-year-old client is 1,200 mg per day.
Rationale 4: The normal recommended intake of calcium for a 53-year-old client is 1,200 mg per day.
Rationale 5: The normal recommended intake of calcium for an 83-year-old client is 1,200 mg per day.
Global Rationale: Patients from 918 years of age and pregnant and lactating women 1418 years of age require 1,300 mg of calcium per day. The normal recommended intake for the remaining patients is 1,200 mg per day.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Decreased peristalsis is not associated with hypoparathyroidism.
Rationale 2: Tetany and its associated laryngospasm are manifestations of the severe hypocalcemia that is associated with hypoparathyroidism.
Rationale 3: Weakness is not associated with hypoparathyroidism.
Rationale 4: Vomiting is not associated with hypoparathyroidism.
Global Rationale: Tetany and its associated laryngospasm are manifestations of the severe hypocalcemia that is associated with hypoparathyroidism. Decreased peristalsis, weakness, and vomiting are not associated with hypoparathyroidism.




P68T

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


miss.ashley

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

 

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