ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client and notes a calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Numbness of extremities. A calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL indicates hypocalcemia. Low calcium levels can lead to nerve sensitivity and excitability, causing numbness and tingling in the extremities. Decreased bowel sounds (choice
A) are not typically associated with hypocalcemia. Dry, sticky mucous membranes (choice
B) are more commonly seen in dehydration. Hypoactive deep-tendon reflexes (choice
C) are not a characteristic finding of hypocalcemia.
Therefore, the correct answer is D as it aligns with the expected manifestations of hypocalcemia.
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