ExplanationIntermediate
What are the clinical manifestations of hypercalcemia according to the chapter?
The clinical manifestations of hypercalcemia include lethargy, stupor, and coma, along with decreased muscle strength and tone. Patients may also experience anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pathologic fractures, dysrhythmias, and renal calculi.
Key points
- Lethargy and stupor
- Decreased muscle strength and tone
- Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
- Constipation
- Pathologic fractures
- Dysrhythmias
- Renal calculi
Source:Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice· Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance· p. 2716–2724
Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
Barbara L Yoost & Lynne R Crawford
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