NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Genitourinary Questions Questions
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The client who is post-thyroidectomy complains of numbness and tingling around the mouth and the tips of the fingers. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numbness and tingling post-thyroidectomy suggest hypocalcemia due to parathyroid injury. Checking serum calcium and magnesium levels confirms the diagnosis before treatment. Notification, Chvostek’s sign, or calcium administration follow confirmation.
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