NCLEX-RN
Physiological NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports prior to physician rounds. The serum calcium level of a client with hyperparathyroidism is 14.6 mg/dL. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcitonin (
C) rapidly lowers severe hypercalcemia (14.6 mg/dL) in hyperparathyroidism. Corticosteroids (
A) are for specific causes, dialysis (
B) is for kidney failure, and bisphosphonates (
D) are slower-acting.
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