An infant with hypocalcemia is receiving an intravenous bolus of calcium. Which sign signals the nurse to stop the administration of this medication?
a. Tachypnea of the newborn
b. Bradycardia
c. Decrease of acrocyanosis
d. Gastric irritation (diarrhea)
B
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A Tachypnea is seen in many neonates delivered by cesarean section, but it is not
associated with the administration of calcium.
B If bradycardia or dysrhythmias occur during administration, stop the drug
infusion immediately.
C Acrocyanosis is not a major problem of calcium administration.
D Gastric irritation is usually seen with administration of oral calcium.
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