During the admission process,the nurse obtains information about a patient through a physical assessment and diagnostic testing. Based on the data shown in the accompanying figure,which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

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The patient's muscle cramps and low serum calcium level indicate that the patient is at risk for seizures,tetany,or both. The other diagnoses are not supported by the data because the skin turgor is good. The lungs are clear,arterial blood gases are normal,and there is no evidence of edema or dehydration that might suggest that the patient is at risk for impaired skin integrity.

During the Admission Process,the Nurse Obtains Information About a Patient