A client has been admitted with hypoparathyroidism.The client's serum laboratory values are as follows: calcium,7.2 mg/dL; sodium,144 mEq/L; magnesium,1.2 mEq/L; potassium,5.7 mEq/L.Which medications does the nurse anticipate administering?

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The client has hypocalcemia (treated with calcium chloride)and hypomagnesemia (treated with magnesium sulfate).The potassium level is high,so replacement is not needed.The client's sodium level is normal,so hypertonic IV solution is not needed.No information about a vitamin D deficiency is available,so calcitriol is not needed.

A Client Has Been Admitted with Hypoparathyroidism