The nurse is concerned the patient is experiencing hypocalcemia following the removal of the thyroid. In which location does the nurse assess for the Chvostek’s sign?
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The nurse witnesses a healthy 19-year-old collapse while playing football. The individual is arousable but confused and irritable. The skin is warm, dry, and flushed. The nurse instructs a teammate to bring the water cooler and pours it over the victim. The teammate shouts, “Why did you do that?! Won’t he go into shock?” The nurse bases the response on the need for rapid cooling to prevent which conditions? Select all that apply.
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Which finding is expected in the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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