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Hypoparathyroidism Nursing Considerations

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoparathyroidism?

Hypercalcemia (correct)

Numbness and tingling of the face

Muscle cramps

Trousseau sign or Chvostek sign

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient with hypoparathyroidism?

Preparing to administer IV calcium gluconate for hypocalcemia (correct)

Instructing the patient to avoid wearing a medical alert bracelet

Instructing the patient to avoid vitamin D supplements

Providing a low-calcium, high-phosphorus diet

What is the role of vitamin D in the management of hypoparathyroidism?

It inhibits the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract

It has no role in the management of hypoparathyroidism

It promotes the excretion of calcium through the kidneys

It enhances the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract (correct)

Which of the following signs or symptoms is NOT associated with hypoparathyroidism?

<p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phosphate binders in the management of hypoparathyroidism?

<p>To promote the excretion of phosphate through the gastrointestinal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hypoparathyroidism Nursing Considerations

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoparathyroidism?

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient with hypoparathyroidism?

What is the role of vitamin D in the management of hypoparathyroidism?

Which of the following signs or symptoms is NOT associated with hypoparathyroidism?

What is the purpose of phosphate binders in the management of hypoparathyroidism?

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