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    A Healthcare Provider Notes That Tapping the Patient's Facial Nerve
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A Healthcare Provider Notes That Tapping the Patient's Facial Nerve

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Question 31

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A healthcare provider notes that tapping the patient's facial nerve leads to lip twitching. What electrolyte value is correlated with this finding?


A) K⁺: 2.8 mEq/L
B) K⁺: 5.4 mEq/L
C) Ca⁺⁺: 8.2 mg/dL
D) Ca⁺⁺: 12.9 mg/dL

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