Question

the nurse is assessing a client with a lactose intolerance disorder for a suspected diagnosis of hypocalcemia. which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to note in the client? answer options 1 twitching 2 hypoactive bowel sounds 3 negative trousseaus sign 4 hypoactive deep tendon reflexes

Explanation:

Hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) can cause neuromuscular excitability. Twitching is a common manifestation due to increased nerve and muscle sensitivity. Hypoactive bowel sounds are more related to hypokalemia (low potassium). A negative Trousseau's sign would not be expected in hypocalcemia (Trousseau's sign is often positive in hypocalcemia). Hypoactive deep - tendon reflexes are not a typical sign of hypocalcemia; hyperreflexia can be seen in some cases of electrolyte imbalances but not hypoactive reflexes as a key sign of hypocalcemia.

Answer:

1. Twitching