You are caring for a client who has been admitted with a possible clotting disorder. The client is complaining of excessive bleeding and bruising without cause
You know that you should take extra care to check for signs of bruising or bleeding in what condition? A) Dehydration
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypomagnesemia
C
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Hypocalcemia or low serum calcium levels can affect clotting. Therefore, in this condition, the nurse should take extra care to check for bruising or bleeding. There is no such risk in dehydration, hypokalemia, or hypomagnesemia.
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