ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypercalcemia. Which finding is most consistent with this condition?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hypercalcemia causes constipation due to reduced gastrointestinal motility. Muscle weakness, hypotension, and bradypnea are more common than hypertension or tachypnea.

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