Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign of hypocalcemia, which can occur post-thyroidectomy due to inadvertent damage or removal of the parathyroid glands.