ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has hypothyroidism. The client's calcium level is 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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