ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, and E. Hypocalcemia causes neuromuscular irritability.
A) Tingling sensation around the lips is due to hypocalcemia affecting the peripheral nerves.
C) Positive Trousseau's sign is a carpal spasm induced by inflating a blood pressure cuff above systolic pressure, indicating neuromuscular irritability. E) Muscle cramps result from increased neuromuscular excitability due to low calcium levels.
B) Abdominal distention is not directly associated with hypocalcemia.
D) Negative Chvostek's sign, a facial twitch in response to tapping the facial nerve, is associated with hypocalcemia, so it is incorrect.
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