The Parathyroid NCLEX-like Critical Thinking Questions

The nurse is caring for a client with hypoparathyroidism.  The nurse expects that the client is most likely experiencing which of the following electrolyte imbalances and assesment findings?

The nurse is teaching a client with hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia.  Which foods should the nurse recommend for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with severe hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a calcium level of 4.2 mg/dl (low) due to hypoparathyroidism.  Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

The client asks the registered nurse what are some of the causes of hypocalcemia.  Which of the following is an incorrect response by the registered nurse?

A  client has severe hypoparathyroidism.  Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?

A client with hyperparathyroidism has a calcium of 14.5 mg/dl.  Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate that the doctor will order?

The nurse taps the front of the right ear of a client with hypocalcemia and the client has twitching of the right cheek.  How should the nurse document this finding?

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