Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Included In This Lesson
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.
Nursing Mnemonics
In this course, you’ll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!