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    HESI RN EXIT PROCTORED EXAMQuestion 77
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    HESI RN EXIT PROCTORED EXAM

    The nurse is caring for a client with elevated parathyroid hormone levels. Which safety precaution should the nurse include in the plan of care?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Aspiration: While aspiration precautions may be necessary in certain situations, elevated parathyroid hormone levels are not typically associated with an increased risk of aspiration. B. Falls: Elevated parathyroid hormone levels can lead to hypercalcemia, which may cause weakness, confusion, and increased risk of falls due to muscle weakness and altered mental status. C. Suicide: While mental health assessment and intervention may be important for overall patient care, elevated parathyroid hormone levels do not directly increase the risk of suicide. D. Hypothermia: Elevated parathyroid hormone levels are not typically associated with an increased risk of hypothermia. Hypercalcemia may lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, but hypothermia is not a common complication.

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