A patient has a positive Trousseau sign. For which problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?
1. pain
2. excessive fluid
3. difficulty breathing
4. reduced blood flow
Correct Answer: 1
A positive Trousseau sign causes painful carpal spasms due to decreased calcium. The patient will be experiencing pain. A positive Trousseau sign is not associated with fluid volume, respiratory function, or perfusion or blood flow.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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True False