Following a Thyroidectomy, a Patient Develops Carpal Spasm While the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

Following a thyroidectomy, a patient develops carpal spasm while the nurse is taking a blood pressure on the left arm. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) Administer the ordered muscle relaxant.
• B) Have the patient rebreathe using a paper bag.
• C) Start oxygen at 2 to 3 L/min per cannula.
• D) Give the ordered oral calcium supplement.

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