The nurse is planning care for a client with hypercalcemia secondary to bone metastasis.Which interventions are included in the plan?

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Early manifestations of hypercalcemia include fatigue,loss of appetite,nausea,vomiting,constipation,and polyuria (increased urine output).More serious problems include severe muscle weakness,loss of deep tendon reflexes,paralytic ileus,dehydration,and electrocardiographic changes.An oral airway is not needed.Chvostek's sign is an assessment for hypocalcemia.Seizures and hyperactive reflexes do not occur with hypercalcemia.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client with Hypercalcemia