Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a sign of hypocalcemia?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Numbness around the mouth is a sign of hypocalcemia, which can occur post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland damage.