Following a Thyroidectomy, a Patient Complains of "A Tingling Feeling

question 6

Multiple Choice

Following a thyroidectomy, a patient complains of "a tingling feeling around my mouth." The nurse will immediately check for

• A) elevated serum potassium level.
• B) decreased thyroid hormone level.
• C) bleeding on the patient's dressing.
• D) the presence of Chvostek's sign.

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Definitions:

Present Expenditures

Current spending or outflows of money, usually referring to the costs or expenses a business or individual faces at the moment.

MU (Marginal Utility)

The augmented utility or pleasure achieved by consuming an extra unit of a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The outlay required to produce another unit of a product or service.

Marginal Benefit

The additional benefit to a consumer from consuming one more unit of a good or service.