The nurse modifies the care plan for the immobilized patient after assessing a calcium level of 6.2 mEq/L. What nursing assessment should the nurse include when modifying this care plan?
a. Osteoporosis
b. Tooth loss
c. Renal calculi
d. Contractures
ANS: C
Hypercalcemia occurs when calcium levels exceed 5.8 mEq/L. It may occur when calcium stored in the bone enters the circulation, for example, in patients who are immobilized. Renal calculi may develop because of high levels of calcium.
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