Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Master
To Master a topic you must score > 80% on the lesson quiz.
Included In This Lesson
NURSING.com students have a 99.25% NCLEX pass rate.
Outline
GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES
- GROANS-Constipation
- MOANS-Joint pain
- BONES-Loss of calcium from bones
- STONES-Kidney stones
- OVERTONES-psychiatric overtones (confusion, depression)
Description
The BONES store the most calcium – remember these words that rhyme with BONES to help you remember possible signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia.
Unlock the Complete Study System
Used by 300,000+ nursing students. 99.25% NCLEX pass rate.
- ✓Full lesson outlines
- ✓NCLEX simulator (SIMCLEX)
- ✓6,500+ practice questions
- ✓2,000+ lesson videos
- ✓300+ cheatsheets
200% NCLEX Pass Guarantee.
No Contract. Cancel Anytime.
Related Lessons
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values
02.08 Cardiac Catheterization & Acute Coronary Syndrome for CCRN Review
Cardiogenic Shock and Obstructive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders
Barbiturates