Which sign is common with hypocalcemia?
1. Bruising
2. Hypertension
3. Muscle wasting
4. Muscle spasms
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Rationale 1: Bruising is not a sign of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is not a sign of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 3: Muscle wasting is not a sign of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 4: Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia are nerve and muscle excitability. Muscle spasms, tremors, or cramping can be evident. Numbness and tingling of the extremities can occur, and convulsions are possible.
Global Rationale: Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia are nerve and muscle excitability. Muscle spasms, tremors, or cramping can be evident. Numbness and tingling of the extremities can occur, and convulsions are possible. Bruising, hypotension, and muscle wasting are not signs of hypocalcemia.
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