To prevent laryngeal spasms and respiratory arrest in a patient who is at risk for hypocalcemia, an early sign of hypocalcemia the nurse should assess for is

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Numbness and tingling around the lips or in the fingers are early signs of hypocalcemia. Muscle weakness, confusion, and constipation may also occur, but these are later signs of low calcium levels.

To Prevent Laryngeal Spasms and Respiratory Arrest in a Patient