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A Patient Develops Carpopedal Spasms and Tingling of the Lips

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A patient develops carpopedal spasms and tingling of the lips following a parathyroidectomy.Which action should the nurse take first?


A) Administer the ordered muscle relaxant.
B) Give the ordered oral calcium supplement.
C) Have the patient rebreathe from a paper bag.
D) Start the PRN oxygen at 2 L/min per cannula.

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