HYPOCALCEMIA | Calcium Pathology | Hypocalcemia Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment | NCLEX Review

Today we talk about fluid and electrolyte balance in regards to hypocalcemia. Whether you’re a nursing student or a medical student, by the end of this video you’ll understand calcium balance and calcium pathology better. We will go through the role of calcium in the body, as well as the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hypocalcemia.
We will explain terminology like: parathyroid hormone, Chvostek sign, and Trousseau sign.
You will get to understand the interaction between vitamin D and calcium as well as the role PTH plays in calcium balance.
If you are preparing for the NCLEX, this is the one video you need to watch to understand calcium deficiency.

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