A Patient with Hypoparathyroidism Receives Instructions from the Nurse Regarding

A patient with hypoparathyroidism receives instructions from the nurse regarding symptoms of hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia. The nurse teaches the patient that if mild symptoms of hypocalcemia occur, the patient should

A) increase the daily fluid intake to twice the usual amount.
B) self-administer IM calcium before calling the doctor.
C) call an ambulance because the symptoms will progress to seizures.
D) rebreathe with a paper bag and then seek medical assistance.

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