What clinical manifestation(s) is associated with calcium depletion (hypocalcemia)?
a. Nausea, vomiting
b. Weakness, fatigue
c. Muscle hypotonicity
d. Neuromuscular irritability
ANS: D
Neuromuscular irritability is a clinical manifestation of hypocalcemia. Nausea and vomiting occur with hypercalcemia and hypernatremia. Weakness, fatigue, and muscle hypotonicity are clinical manifestations of hypercalcemia.
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