The nurse is monitoring a client for signs of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy. which sign or symptom, if noted in the client, would most likely indicate the presence of hypocalcemia?

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The symptom, if noted in the client, would most likely indicate the presence of hypocalcemia is Tingling around the mouth. Thus the correct answer is 3.

What is hypocalcemia?

The medical condition in which an individual's blood has little calcium to perform the functioning hypocalcemia. In this situation, calcium intake is required and it is caused by a lack of vitamin D  and makes the bones of the body weak.

The presence of hypocalcemia is identified as early symptoms includes as muscle twitching or spasms sensation or tingling around mouth.

Therefore, option 3 is appropriate.

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The nurse is monitoring a client for signs of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy. Which sign or symptom, if noted in the client, would most likely indicate the presence of hypocalcemia?

1.

Bradycardia

2.

Flaccid paralysis

3.

Tingling around the mouth

4.

Absence of Chvostek's sign