Question

An infant with hypocalcemia is receiving an intravenous bolus of calcium. Which sign signals the nurse to stop the administration of this medication?

a) Hypertension
b) Bradycardia
c) Positive Chvostek sign
d) Increased urine output

Answer 1

The nurse should stop the administration of calcium if they observe positive Chvostek sign.

Step-by-step explanation:

In hypocalcemia, the intravenous bolus of calcium is administered to raise the low levels of calcium in the blood. However, there can be adverse effects if the calcium administration continues. So, the nurse should stop the administration if they observe positive Chvostek sign.