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The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client and observes the client demonstrate palmar flexion while obtaining the blood pressure. The nurse should take which action?A. Obtain the blood pressure on the client's calfB. Request an order for a magnesium levelC. Assess the client's orthostatic blood pressureD. Obtain capillary blood glucose (CBG)

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The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client and observes the client demonstrate palmar flexion while obtaining the blood pressure. The nurse should take which action?A. Obtain the blood pressure on the client's calfB. Request an order for a magnesium levelC. Assess the client's orthostatic blood pressureD. Obtain capillary blood glucose (CBG)

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The nurse's observation of the client demonstrating palmar flexion while obtaining the blood pressure is indicative of Trousseau's sign, which is a medical sign observed in patients with low calcium. This could suggest a potential issue such as hypocalcemia. Therefore, the nurse should B. Request an order for a magnesium level, as hypocalcemia can often be associated with low levels of magnesium.

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