A patient with hypoparathyroidism receives instructions from the nurse regarding symptoms of hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia. The nurse teaches the patient that if mild symptoms of hypocalcemia occur, the patient should

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Rebreathing may help alleviate mild symptoms, but it will only temporarily increase ionized calcium level, so the patient should call the health care provider. There is no need to increase fluid intake. Calcium is not given IM but is given slowly through the IV route. Mild hypocalcemia is unlikely to progress to seizures.

A Patient with Hypoparathyroidism Receives Instructions from the Nurse Regarding