Multiple Choice
Which assessment finding will the nurse expect for a patient with the following laboratory values: sodium 145 mEq/L, potassium 4.5 mEq/L, calcium 4.5 mg/dL?
A) Weak quadriceps muscles
B) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
C) Light-headedness when standing up
D) Tingling of extremities with possible tetany
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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