Remediation (Hypocalcemia) PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________

Hypocalcemia DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Calcium is found in the bodys cells, bones, and teeth. The expected total calcium level is 9 to 10.5 mg

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Calcium balance is essential for proper functioning of the cardiovascular,neuromuscular,and endocrine systems, as well as blood clotting and bone and teeth formation

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Adequate intake of calcium

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

Chronic diarrhea Steatorrhea (binding of calcium to undigested fat) Malabsorption syndromes:Crohns disease VitaminD deficiency (alcohol use disorder, chronic kidney disease)

Laboratory Tests Calcium level less than 9 mg

Muscle twitches/tetnany-Numbness and tingling(fingers and around mouth) Weak, thready pulse, tachycardia or bradycardia Cardiac dysrhythmias: prolonged QT interval and STsegments Hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, abdominalcrampin

Diagnostic Procedures ECG

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care Initiate seizure precautions

Therapeutic Procedures Oral Hydration

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Keep emergency equipment on standby

Complications Medications Administer oral or IV calcium supplement-calc ium gluconate

Client Education

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Encourage foods high in calcium, including dairy products and dark green vegetable

Interprofessional Care Dietitian

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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