rs. Santos, a 45-year-old Female, Was Recently Diagnosed with Hypoparathyroidism. She Complains of Muscle Cramps and Tingling Sensations in Her Hands and Feet. She Also Reports Experiencing Anxiety and Difficulty Sleeping. Upon Further Assessment, the Nurse Notes That Mrs. Santos Has a Positive Chvostek's Sign and Trousseau's SignWhich of the Following is the Priority Nursing Action for Mrs. Santos22 of 100AAssess Mrs. Santos' Respiratory Status and Airway PatencyBAdminister Oral Calcium Supplements as PrescribedCEncourage Mrs. Santos to Consume Foods Rich in Vitamin DDProvide Emotional Support and Reassurance to Mrs. Santos

Which of the Following is a characteristic Sign of Hypoparathyroidism10 of 100AHyperphosphatemiaBHypokalemiaCPositive Chvostek's Sign and Trousseau's signDHypercalcemia

A client with a recent thyroidectomy complains of numbness and tingling around the mouth. Which of the following findings indicates the serum calcium is low? A. Bone pain B. Depressed deep tendon reflexes C. Positive Chvostek’s sign D. Nausea

What can be caused by hypoparathyroidism?

The nurse should monitor for clinical manifestations of hypophosphatemia in which of the following clients? A. A client with osteoporosis taking vitamin D and calcium supplements B. A client who is alcoholic receiving total parenteral nutrition C. A client with chronic renal failure awaiting the first dialysis run D. A client with hypoparathyroidism secondary to thyroid surgery

The nurse is caring for a client with a confirmed pregnancy in her first trimester with hyperthyroidism. The nurse anticipates the physician will prescribeA. levothyroxine.B. calcitriol.C. methimazole.D. propylthiouracil (PTU).