The nurse is taking the BP of a client with severe acute pancreatitis and notices carpal spasm of the client's hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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The client with acute pancreatitis is at risk for hypocalcemia, and the assessment data indicate a positive Trousseau's sign. The health care provider should be notified after the nurse checks the client's calcium level. There is no indication that the client needs to have the BP rechecked or that there is any arm pain.

The Nurse Is Taking the BP of a Client with Severe