Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is 1 day postoperative following a thyroidectomy and reports severe muscle spasms of the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Determining calcium level addresses hypocalcemia, a thyroidectomy complication causing muscle spasms. Monitoring pulses, saline, or potassium do not address the issue.