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문제
A nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis who has developed secondary hyperparathyroidism. The client's laboratory results show: serum calcium 7.8 mg/dL (normal: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL), serum phosphorus 6.2 mg/dL (normal: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL), and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) 450 pg/mL (normal: 10-65 pg/mL). Which nursing intervention should be the priority?
The client reports muscle cramps, bone pain, and fatigue. The nurse notes the client appears anxious and has been experiencing difficulty concentrating during teaching sessions.
1Administer calcium carbonate as prescribed to increase serum calcium levels
2Encourage increased dietary intake of dairy products and leafy green vegetables
3Monitor for signs of tetany and implement seizure precautions✓ 정답
4Restrict phosphorus intake by eliminating all protein sources from the diet
해설
Severe hypocalcemia (Ca 7.8 mg/dL) with symptoms like muscle cramps poses immediate risks of tetany and seizures, requiring priority monitoring and safety precautions. Other options are important but address less urgent aspects of management.