A patient has a serum calcium level of 7.9 mg/dL. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this patient?
1. place on seizure precautions
2. strain urine
3. assess for hypertension
4. treat tachycardia
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Rationale: A serum calcium level of less than 8.5 mg/dL is indicative of hypocalcemia. Nursing interventions appropriate for the patient would include monitoring the patient for seizures, signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output, bradycardia, and ventricular dysrhythmias. Interventions that would not be appropriate for hypocalcemia include straining urine, assessing for hypertension, and treating tachycardia.
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