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Ca+ greater than ? is Hypercalcemia.
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total 10.5 mg/dl;
ionized > 5.1mg/dl |
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causes of hypercalcemia are ?
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Hyperthyroidism, cancer(related to mets to the bone), low phosphate, antacid abuse, excessive vitamin D&A
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Assessment finding for Hypercalcemia ?
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Neuromuscular weakness, dysrythmias, decreased GI motility, polyuria, Kidney stones, total Ca>10.5, ionize >5.1
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Nursing Dx for Hypercalcemia would be a ? and it would be ?
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RC
RC:Hypercalcemia |
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Hypercalcemia intervention would include ?
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Increase Ca+ excretion with hydration, diuretics, hemodialysis; Block bone resorption and <GI uptake with steroids, phosphates
Monitor vs, LOC, ECG, I&O, safety, strain urine, ambulate, teaching |
