The nurse is caring for client who has had partial removal the parathyroid gland. The client reports numbness and tingling of the hands and fingers. Which lab value would the nurse expect to see?

A) Uncomplicated grief:
Uncomplicated grief refers to the normal, expected process of grieving after a loss, where the individual experiences sadness and mourning, but with time, they are able to gradually accept the loss and move forward. The key difference is that uncomplicated grief tends to resolve over a relatively short period (typically within months), and the individual can begin to adjust to life without the deceased.

B) Prolonged grief:
Prolonged grief (also known as complicated or persistent grief) occurs when an individual continues to experience intense emotional pain and difficulty accepting a loss long after the typical grieving period has passed. This can lead to a persistent sense of yearning or preoccupation with the deceased, and difficulty with daily functioning. The client in this case, who is still unable to accept the loss three years after the partner's death, is experiencing manifestations consistent with prolonged grief.

C) Anticipatory grief:
Anticipatory grief occurs when an individual begins to grieve before the actual loss, often in cases of terminal illness or when death is imminent. In these cases, individuals experience grief while the person is still alive, knowing the loss is inevitable. Since the partner has already passed away, this does not apply to the client in this scenario, who is dealing with the grief after the fact.

D) Disenfranchised grief:
Disenfranchised grief occurs when an individual's grief is not openly acknowledged or socially supported, such as when the relationship is not recognized by society (e.g., a non-marital partner or a complicated relationship). While the client might feel unsupported or unable to express their grief in certain situations, there is no information provided suggesting that the client’s grief is disenfranchised.

A) Dehydration:
Diarrhea, especially when prolonged for several days, leads to significant fluid and electrolyte loss, which can result in dehydration. Common signs of dehydration include dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, low urine output, hypotension, and increased heart rate. Dehydration is one of the most expected findings in a patient with prolonged diarrhea due to the loss of water and electrolytes from the body.
B) Rigid abdomen:
A rigid abdomen could indicate peritonitis or a serious abdominal condition such as bowel perforation, which is a medical emergency. This would not be expected in a patient with uncomplicated diarrhea. Rigid abdominal muscles are typically associated with acute abdominal emergencies rather than simple diarrhea.
C) Hypothermia:
Hypothermia is generally not associated with diarrhea. Diarrhea is more likely to cause fever or a normal body temperature due to the body's inflammatory response to infection or irritation. Hypothermia typically occurs in cases of prolonged exposure to cold or in critically ill patients, but it is not a typical response to diarrhea alone.
D) Decreased bowel sounds:
While decreased or absent bowel sounds can be seen in bowel obstruction or paralytic ileus, it is not typically a finding associated with diarrhea. In fact, in the early stages of diarrhea, increased bowel sounds (hyperactive bowel sounds) are often noted due to the rapid peristalsis and gastrointestinal irritation.