A Patient Recovering from a Thyroidectomy Is Being Assessed for Tetany.What

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a thyroidectomy is being assessed for tetany.What is the most likely cause of tetany after this surgery?

• A) Swelling of the incisional area
• B) Overdose of preoperative antithyroid medication
• C) Accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during surgery
• D) Excess circulating thyroid hormone released during manipulation of the gland during surgery

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