While Assessing a Client with Hypoparathyroidism, the Nurse Taps the Client's

question 21

Multiple Choice

While assessing a client with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse taps the client's facial nerve and observes twitching of the mouth and tightening of the jaw. The nurse would document this finding as which of the following?

• A) Positive Trousseau's sign
• B) Positive Chvostek's sign
• C) Hyperactive deep tendon reflex
• D) Tetany

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