Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

May 25, 2023

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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.