ATI RN
ATI Nsg 234 Med Surg Exam Neurologyendocrine And Sensory Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The nurse assesses for the presence of Chvostek's sign to indicate which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
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Rationale: Chvostek's sign, a facial muscle spasm upon tapping, is a clinical indicator of hypocalcemia, often caused by accidental removal or damage to the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery.
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