The nurse is concerned that a client has a low calcium level. Which symptom caused the nurse to suspect that this client has severe hypocalcemia?
a. Diarrhea
b. Headaches
c. Heart arrhythmias
d. Increased blood glucose
c. Heart arrhythmias
Hypocalcemia affects muscle contraction and nerve conduction and can result in cardiac arrhythmias, muscle cramps, and numbness in the extremities and around the mouth. Tetany is the term used to describe the physical symptoms caused by low levels of calcium. Hypocalcemia does not cause diarrhea, headaches, or increased blood glucose.
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