A nurse is monitoring a client who was admitted for hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. "I should use my inhaler before exercising." Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term asthma control, not for immediate prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. A short-acting beta-agonist (e.g., albuterol) should be used before exercise to prevent bronchospasm.
B. "I should use my inhaler when I have an asthma attack." Budesonide is not a rescue inhaler. It is used daily to reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma exacerbations. During an acute asthma attack, a fast-acting bronchodilator, such as albuterol, should be used instead.
C. "I will rinse my mouth and gargle with water after each inhaler treatment." Rinsing the mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid helps prevent oral candidiasis (thrush), a common side effect of steroid inhalers. This practice also reduces irritation and hoarseness associated with corticosteroid use.
D. "I will take my inhaler treatment before each meal and at bedtime." Budesonide is not taken on a strict schedule tied to meals or bedtime. It is usually administered once or twice daily, as prescribed, to maintain consistent anti-inflammatory effects.

A. Positive Chvostek's sign. Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability, leading to involuntary twitching of facial muscles when the facial nerve is tapped. This sign is a well-known indicator of calcium deficiency and reflects heightened nerve sensitivity.
B. Hypotension. While severe hypocalcemia can affect cardiovascular function, hypotension is not a primary or consistent finding. More commonly, calcium imbalances affect muscle contractions rather than directly causing low blood pressure.
C. Confusion. Hypocalcemia can cause neurological symptoms, but confusion is more common in severe or prolonged cases. Early manifestations are usually neuromuscular, such as tetany or muscle cramps, rather than cognitive impairment.
D. Positive Babinski reflex. This reflex is associated with upper motor neuron dysfunction and neurological disorders rather than electrolyte imbalances like hypocalcemia. Calcium deficiency primarily affects peripheral nerves and muscle excitability.