A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

Tingling sensation around the lips

Abdominal distention

Positive Trousseau's sign

Negative Chvostek's sign

Muscle cramps

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,E

A. Hypocalcemia can lead to paresthesia, including tingling sensations around the lips.
B. Abdominal distention is not typically associated with hypocalcemia.

C. Hypocalcemia can result in a positive Trousseau's sign, where carpal spasm is induced by inflating a blood pressure cuff above the systolic pressure for a few minutes.
D. Chvostek's sign is typically positive in hypocalcemia, not negative.

E. Hypocalcemia can cause muscle cramps due to increased neuromuscular excitability.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

A. The nurse's signature confirms that the client signed the informed consent document in the nurse's presence, verifying that the client provided consent voluntarily.
B. The nurse's signature confirms that the client has legal capacity and authority to provide consent for the proposed treatment or procedure.
C. The nurse's signature does not confirm the absence of a mental health condition; rather, it confirms that the client has provided informed consent.

D. The nurse's signature confirms that the client provided consent voluntarily and was not coerced or unduly influenced to do so.
E. While it is important for the client to understand the information provided, the nurse's signature does not specifically confirm this requirement.

A. Use sterile gloves to obtain the sputum specimen. B. Place the sputum specimen in a clean container. C. Collect the sputum specimen in the morning. D. Obtain the sputum specimen after the client uses mouthwash.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Sterile gloves are not necessary for collecting sputum specimens. Clean gloves are typically sufficient.

B. Sputum specimens should be collected in a sterile container to prevent contamination.
C. Early morning specimens are preferred due to increased sputum production from the overnight accumulation of secretions.
D. Mouthwash may contain substances that interfere with sputum culture results, so specimens should be collected before mouthwash use.

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