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NAU Med Surg FE
Fluids & Electrolytes
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1. You are caring for a patient with metastatic bone cancer. Which of the following clinical manifestations would alert you to the possibility of hypercalcemia in this patient? A) Muscle tremors B) Facial spasms C) Weakness D) Paresthesia | C. Weakness, Feedback: Signs of hypercalcemia are lethargy, headache, weakness, muscle flaccidity, heart block, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Paresthesia, facial spasms, and muscle tremors are symptoms of hypocalcemia. |