The nurse determines a client's treatment for hypoparathyroidism has been effective for correction of electrolyte imbalances when laboratory values indicate the:
A)
calcium level has increased from 8.2 mg/dL to 8.9 mg/dL.
B)
calcium level has decreased from 8.6 mg/dL to 8.0 mg/dL.
C)
phosphate levels are 3.0 mg/dL.
D)
alkaline phosphate is within normal limits.
A
Explanation:
A)
Low calcium levels are seen with hypoparathyroidism; an increase to a normal level would indicate treatment is effective for correction of the low serum calcium. The phosphate level is normal and alkaline phosphatase levels would not be evaluated.
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Physiological Adaptation: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Low calcium levels are seen with hypoparathyroidism; an increase to a normal level would indicate treatment is effective for correction of the low serum calcium. The phosphate level is normal and alkaline phosphatase levels would not be evaluated.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Adaptation: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Low calcium levels are seen with hypoparathyroidism; an increase to a normal level would indicate treatment is effective for correction of the low serum calcium. The phosphate level is normal and alkaline phosphatase levels would not be evaluated.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Adaptation: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Low calcium levels are seen with hypoparathyroidism; an increase to a normal level would indicate treatment is effective for correction of the low serum calcium. The phosphate level is normal and alkaline phosphatase levels would not be evaluated.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Adaptation: Reduction of Risk Potential
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