The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Calcium

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a calcium level of 12.1 mg/dL. Which nursing action should the nurse include on the care plan?

A) Maintain the patient on bed rest.
B) Auscultate lung sounds every 4 hours.
C) Monitor for Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.
D) Encourage fluid intake up to 4000 mL every day.