The nurse is assessing a patient for Trousseau sign. In which order should the nurse conduct this assessment? Place in order the steps of the process.Choice 1. Inflate the cuff.Choice 2. Wait 2?5 minutes.Choice 3. Note a point greater than systolic blood pressure.Choice 4. Place a blood pressure cuff above the antecubital space.Choice 5. Observe for carpal spasms in the patient's hands and fingers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
4, 1, 3, 2, 5
Trousseau sign is a test for hypocalcemia with resulting tetany (tonic muscle spasms). It is assessed by placing a blood pressure cuff above the antecubital space, inflating the cuff to a point greater than systolic blood pressure and waiting for 2?5 minutes to observe for carpal spasms in the patient's hands and fingers.
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