A hospitalized child has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and has a calcium level of 6.8 mg/dL.Which action by the nurse takes priority?
A) Administer calcium.
B) Apply telemetry.
C) Pad the side rails.
D) Start an IV.

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All actions are appropriate for this child.However,hypocalcemia can cause fatal cardiac dysrhythmias,and the child needs to be placed on telemetry monitoring so the nurse can assess and intervene immediately if this occurs.

A Hospitalized Child Has Been Diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and Has