A nurse is assessing a 72-year-old client who reports fatigu…

A nurse is assessing a 72-year-old client who reports fatigue, constipation, and difficulty concentrating over the past several months. The client’s family attributes these changes to “just getting older.” What action should the nurse take based on understanding age-related endocrine changes?

A nurse is caring for a client 8 hours after parathyroidecto…

A nurse is caring for a client 8 hours after parathyroidectomy. The client reports tingling around the mouth and muscle twitching in the hands. Vital signs are BP 128/76 mm Hg, heart rate 88 beats/min, and respiratory rate 16 breaths/min. What action should the nurse take first?