Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign are tests to determine:
a. low levels of blood calcium.
b. high levels of blood calcium.
c. low levels of blood sodium.
d. high levels of blood sodium.
A
Low levels of blood calcium may be determined by the use of Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign.
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