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

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

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

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