The nurse notes that the client's serum calcium level is 6.0 mg/dL. Which of the following assessment findings would be anticipated in this client? Select all that apply.

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A serum calcium level of 6.0 mg/dL indicates hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia can lead to tetany (A), hypotension (D), a prolonged QT interval (E), and a positive Chvostek's sign (F). Constipation (B) and renal calculi (C) are associated with hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia.

The Nurse Notes That the Client's Serum Calcium Level Is