A patient is suspected of having severe hypocalcemia. While waiting for the patient's serum electrolyte results, the nurse will assess for which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Laryngeal spasms
b. Fatigue
c. Muscle weakness
d. Nausea and vomiting
e. Numbness of fingers
f. Twitching of the mouth
ANS: A, E, F
Patients who have hypocalcemia will exhibit laryngeal spasms, numbness of fingers, and twitching of the mouth. The other symptoms are not characteristic of hypocalcemia.
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