The nurse would monitor for which findings in a patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Low protein
2. Low calcium
3. High phosphorous
4. Low potassium
5. High magnesium
2,3
Rationale 1: Low protein levels are not associated with hypoparathyroidism.
Rationale 2: When the production of parathyroid hormone is inadequate, hypocalcemia results.
Rationale 3: When the production of parathyroid hormone is inadequate, results include high phosphorous levels.
Rationale 4: A low potassium level is not associated with hypoparathyroidism.
Rationale 5: A low magnesium level is not associated with hypoparathyroidism.
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