Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
The correct answer is A, B, and C. Hypocalcemia is a condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood. Positive Trousseau's sign, muscle cramps, and tingling sensation around the lips are common findings in hypocalcemia. Trousseau's sign is a carpal spasm induced by inflating a blood pressure cuff above systolic pressure, indicating neuromuscular irritability due to hypocalcemia. Muscle cramps are a result of calcium's role in muscle contraction. Tingling sensation around the lips is a manifestation of hypocalcemia affecting the nervous system. Choices D and E are incorrect. Negative Chvostek's sign is associated with hypocalcemia, not a negative sign. Abdominal distention is not a typical finding in hypocalcemia.