Which electrolyte will be high in a client with hypoparathyroidism?

Choice A reason: Increasing fiber binds dietary calcium, reducing absorption in hyperparathyroidism, aiding excretion, so this statement aligns with proper management.

Choice B reason: Furosemide enhances calcium excretion via urine, countering hyperparathyroidism’s high levels, making this an accurate understanding of treatment intent.

Choice C reason: Parathyroidectomy removes overactive glands, correcting calcium overproduction in hyperparathyroidism, a correct expectation reflecting disease management.

Choice D reason: Fluid restriction (1,000 mL) concentrates calcium, worsening hypercalcemia in hyperparathyroidism; increased fluids dilute it, so this needs correction.

Choice A reason: Dexamethasone, a steroid, reduces inflammation but doesn’t dissolve or prevent pulmonary embolism clots, irrelevant to acute anticoagulation needs here.

Choice B reason: Heparin, an anticoagulant, prevents clot growth in pulmonary embolism, stabilizing it to reduce further lung vessel occlusion, the standard initial treatment.

Choice C reason: Atropine treats bradycardia by increasing heart rate, not addressing pulmonary embolism’s clot, which requires anticoagulation, not cardiac pacing.

Choice D reason: Furosemide, a diuretic, manages fluid overload but doesn’t affect pulmonary embolism’s thrombus, focusing on volume, not clot dissolution or prevention.