Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Chvostek's sign. This is a clinical sign of hypocalcemia where tapping the facial nerve in front of the ear causes twitching of the facial muscles. This is due to increased neuromuscular excitability from low calcium levels. Brudzinski's, Cullen's, and Kernig's signs are not related to hypocalcemia but indicate other conditions like meningitis or intra-abdominal bleeding. Therefore, the nurse should monitor for Chvostek's sign to assess for hypocalcemia accurately.