Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for the client who had a thyroidectomy 2 days ago. Based on the findings of the client's serum laboratory report, which medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The serum calcium is critically low (6 mg/dL). Calcium gluconate addresses hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy.