Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is concerned that a patient recovering from a thyroidectomy is developing hypocalcemia. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
Chvostek's sign, Trousseau's sign, and paresthesia (numbness/tingling) are indicators of hypocalcemia.