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1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's 
serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to 
administer as prescribed to the client? 
1. Calcium chloride 
2. Calcium gluconate 
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 
4. Large doses of vitamin D 
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 
Rationale: 
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing 
hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medication...
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Popular1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's 
serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to 
administer as prescribed to the client? 
1. Calcium chloride 
2. Calcium gluconate 
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 
4. Large doses of vitamin D 
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 
Rationale: 
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing 
hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medication...