ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 10 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign of hypocalcemia, which can occur post-thyroidectomy due to inadvertent damage or removal of the parathyroid glands.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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