Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The nurse assesses for the presence of Chvostek's sign to indicate which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Chvostek's sign, a facial muscle spasm upon tapping, is a clinical indicator of hypocalcemia, often caused by accidental removal or damage to the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery.