A Patient Has a Serum Calcium Level of 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has a serum calcium level of 7.5 mg/dL.Based on this information, a nurse should assess the patient for clinical signs and symptoms such as:

A) Emotional lability, short attention span, and tremor
B) Increased appetite, weight loss, and heat intolerance
C) Lethargy, tetany, and tingling in the lips or hands
D) Tachycardia, increased systolic blood pressure, and weakness