A nurse develops a plan of care for a client who has a history of hypocalcemia. What interventions should the nurse include in this client's care plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encourage oral fluid intake of at least 2 L/day.
b. Use a draw sheet to reposition the client in bed.
c. Strain all urine output and assess for urinary stones.
d. Provide nonslip footwear for the client to use when out of bed.
e. Rotate the client from side to side every 2 hours.
ANS: B, D
Clients with long-standing hypocalcemia have brittle bones that may fracture easily. Safety needs are a priority. Nursing staff should use a draw sheet when repositioning the client in bed and have the client wear nonslip footwear when out of bed to prevent fractures and falls. The other interventions would not provide safety for this client.
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