A nurse reads the serum calcium laboratory report of a patient as 4.2 mEq/L. Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate that the patient might exhibit? (Select all that apply.)
a. Irritability
b. Tingling sensations in limbs
c. Tetany
d. Nausea
e. Visual disturbances
A, B, C
Symptoms of hypocalcemia include irritability, tingling sensations, tetany, muscle twitching, and muscle contractions.
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