Question

1.What treatment does the nurse expect patient with hypocalcemia to receive, and what type of dietary foods should the nurse teach the patient to avoid?

Answer 1

Ans) Hypocalcemia: A condition in which the blood has too little calcium.

Treatment for hypocalcemia:

Oral or IV calcium supplements. Not given IM because it may cause severe local reactions such as burning, necrosis, and tissue sloughing. Calcium gluconate is given IV in serious situations. A diet high in calcium is ordered along with Vitamin D.

Dietary foods:

- Diet high in calcium and vitamin D

- Low-phosphate diet for patients with chronic renal failure and hypocalcemia.

- Avoid soft drinks (soda pop). These drinks contain phosphates, which can interfere with your ability to absorb calcium.

- Avoid salty foods. Salt makes you lose calcium.