ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Tetany. A calcium level of 8 mg/dL is considered low (normal range is 8.5-10.5 mg/dL). Low calcium levels can lead to neuromuscular irritability, causing tetany - involuntary muscle contractions. Constipation (
B) and elevated blood pressure (
D) are not typically associated with low calcium levels. A negative Chvostek sign (
C) is seen in hypocalcemia, not hypercalcemia.
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