A nurse notes that a patient who has hypoparathyroidism has a serum calcium level of 4.2 mg/dL. This finding would help reinforce which nursing diagnosis?

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Hypoparathyroidism is a condition where there is insufficient production of parathyroid hormone which is responsible for maintaining calcium levels in the body. A low serum calcium level puts the patient at risk for injury as it can lead to muscle spasms, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias.

A Nurse Notes That a Patient Who Has Hypoparathyroidism Has