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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

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The nurse is caring for a client with primary hyperparathyroidism who has a serum calcium level of 3.5 mmol/L and a phosphorus of 0.55 mmol/L. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?


A) Institute routine seizure precautions.
B) Monitor for positive Chvostek's sign.
C) Encourage the client to remain on bed rest.
D) Encourage 3 000-4 000 mL of oral fluids daily.

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