Following the intravenous infusion of calcium, the nurse should:
a. instruct the client to not to get out of bed without assistance.
b. place the client on an ECG monitor.
c. monitor the client for muscle spasms.
d. administer oral etidronate disodium.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Following IV calcium infusion clients may experience syncope, placing them at risk for falls.
B Incorrect: The client should have been on an ECG monitor during infusion.
C Incorrect: This is a manifestation of hypoparathyroidism and can be used as a measure of effectiveness of calcium infusion, but this is not the best answer.
D Incorrect: This is used to treat hyperparathyroidism.
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