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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a sign of hypocalcemia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Tingling around the mouth. After a thyroidectomy, there is a risk of damage to the parathyroid glands which regulate calcium levels. Hypocalcemia can result, leading to symptoms like tingling around the mouth due to hypocalcemia affecting nerves. Increased heart rate (
B), hypertension (
C), and fever (
D) are not typically associated with hypocalcemia. Tingling around the mouth is a classic sign due to calcium's role in nerve function.

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