NCLEX-PN

Category - Physiological Adaptation

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A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a serum calcium level of 7.5 mg/dL. The nurse should expect the following assessment findings except:

The client appears weak and lethargic
Muscle twitching is observed
Increased urinary output
Severe hypertension

Explanation

Answer: B - A client with calcium below 8.5 mg/dL is expected to demonstrate muscle twitching. Options A and C are found in clients with serum calcium level greater than 10.5 mg/dL.

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