An infant with hypocalcemia is receiving an intravenous bolus of calcium.Which sign signals the nurse to stop the administration of this medication?

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Bradycardia is a potential sign of hypercalcemia, which may occur if calcium is administered too quickly or in excessive amounts. Therefore, the nurse should stop the administration of calcium if the infant exhibits bradycardia. Tachypnea of the newborn and decrease of acrocyanosis are not necessarily indicative of an adverse reaction to calcium administration. Gastric irritation such as diarrhea may occur as a side effect but is not a sign to stop the administration of calcium.

An Infant with Hypocalcemia Is Receiving an Intravenous Bolus of Calcium.Which