Multiple Choice
Knowing that the patient is beginning to display signs of Tetany, the nurse checks the chemistry panel and notes the serum calcium level has dropped to 5.2. What medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered to correct the Hypocalcemia?
A) Intravenous potassium replacement
B) Intravenous calcium gluconate
C) Calcium tablets three times a day
D) Vitamin D injection and calcium 500 mg twice a day
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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