Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Client report of numbness in his hands
Rationale:
🔹Hypoparathyroidism results in hypocalcemia due to deficient secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which is critical in calcium regulation.
🔹 Low calcium levels lead to neuromuscular excitability, presenting as numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, and around the mouth.
🔹Other signs include Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs, tetany, and muscle cramps.
🔹These symptoms are key diagnostic indicators and must be assessed and treated immediately to prevent complications such as seizures or laryngospasm.
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This question is from RN ATI Medsurg~Quiz 8 which contains 33 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4