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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam(metabolismhoemastasis)

    A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent and notes a low calcium level of 6.5 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Diaphoretic skin is not a classic manifestation of hypocalcemia; it is more often associated with hyperthyroidism, fever, or sympathetic nervous system activation. B. Tachycardia may occur in some electrolyte imbalances, but it is not a hallmark sign of low calcium levels. C. Hypertension is not typically related to hypocalcemia; calcium deficiency more commonly affects neuromuscular excitability rather than blood pressure directly. D. A positive Chvostek’s sign (twitching of facial muscles when the cheek is tapped) is a classic indicator of hypocalcemia.

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