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A nurse is caring for a client after a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following manifestations would lead the nurse to suspect that the procedure caused damage to the client's parathyroid glands?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Muscle twitching and tingling (
B) indicate hypocalcemia from parathyroid damage. Hypercalcemia and hyperkalemia (
A) suggest overactive parathyroids. Breath sounds (
C) are respiratory. Hyperthermia and hypertension (
D) are unrelated.

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