During a Thyroidectomy, a Surgeon Inadvertenly Removes the Parathyroid Glands

question 65

Multiple Choice

During a thyroidectomy, a surgeon inadvertenly removes the parathyroid glands from the patient. What is a likely consequence of this error?

• A) Blood calcium levels will drop.
• B) Blood pressure will rise due to excess blood sodium levels.
• C) Bone mass will increase.
• D) The blood sugar levels will increase.

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