The nurse is reviewing a client's serum calcium level. The nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin, which is appropriate with a serum calcium level of greater than _____ mEq/L
Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 11
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is diagnosed with serum calcium levels greater than 11 mEq/L.
Global Rationale: Hypercalcemia is diagnosed with serum calcium levels greater than 11 mEq/L.
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