Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Which finding would be the greatest cause for concern to the nurse during the early postoperative period following a thyroidectomy?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Carpal spasm (Trousseau├óÔé¼Ôäós sign) indicates hypocalcemia, a serious complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland injury.