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Practice Question

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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Correct Answer:

Muscle tremors

Rationale:

⏩ Muscle tremors are linked to neuromuscular irritability caused by low calcium levels.

⏩ Calcium is crucial for muscle contraction and nerve transmission—deficiency leads to over-excitability.

⏩ Other signs may include tetany, paresthesias, and Chvostek’s sign.

⏩ The other options (tinnitus, high BP, constipation) are not indicative of hypocalcemia.

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  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: PEDIATRICS PN
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