A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Rationale: A. Hypoactive bowel sounds are more commonly associated with hypercalcemia or other electrolyte imbalances like hypokalemia. B. Skeletal muscle weakness is a sign of hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia. C. Tingling of the lips (paresthesia) is a classic symptom of hypocalcemia, often accompanied by numbness and tingling in the fingers and around the mouth. D. Decreased deep-tendon reflexes are associated with hypercalcemia; hypocalcemia typically causes increased neuromuscular excitability, such as hyperactive reflexes and muscle cramps.