Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
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
A
Rationale
Tingling sensations suggest hypocalcemia, common post-thyroidectomy; Chvostek's sign (facial twitching on tapping) confirms this.