Flashcard 2-Physiological Adaptation Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam
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The correct answer is:
Trousseau’s sign
Explanation:
Clients with hypocalcemia will demonstrate Trousseau’s sign after the blood pressure cuff is inflated for about 3 minutes. If the client develops a carpal spasm in the arm, the client is positive for Trousseau’s sign.