Tetany symptoms result from severe calcium deficit. The nurse checks for symptoms of tetany. Which symptoms are associated with tetany? (Select all that apply.)
a. twitching of the mouth and numbness of the fingers
b. muscle weakness
c. carpopedal spasms
d. laryngeal spasm
ANS: A, C, D
Muscle weakness is not characteristic of tetany; the other symptoms are.
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