The nurse is planning to admit an 8-year-old child with hypoparathyroidism. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe in this child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Muscle cramps
b. Positive Chvostek sign
c. Emotional lability
d. Laryngeal spasms
e. Short attention span
ANS: A, B, D
Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism include muscle cramps, positive Chvostek sign, and laryngeal spasms. Emotional lability and short attention span are signs of Graves disease.
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