A 28-year-old woman is admitted to the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident. During the collection of her health related history she states, "I have Di George syndrome." Which of the following electrolytes should the nurse assess?
A) Glucose
B) Calcium
C) Sodium
D) Potassium
Ans: B
Feedback: Patients with Di George syndrome have problems which include hypocalcemia and tetany secondary to hypofunction of the parathyroid glands. Glucose, sodium, and potassium are also important to assess in this patient, but calcium is the primary electrolyte involved in Di George syndrome.
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