The LPN suspects the client has hypocalcemia and inflates an upper arm blood pressure cuff above the systolic blood pressure for a few minutes. What is the LPN testing for?

Flashcard 2 - Physiological Adaptation Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam

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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.

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