NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client eight hours following a total thyroidectomy. The nurse plans on obtaining an order to assess the client's serum
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Total thyroidectomy can disrupt parathyroid function, leading to hypocalcemia due to decreased parathyroid hormone. Monitoring serum calcium levels is critical to detect and manage this complication. Potassium, sodium, and glucose levels are less directly affected by thyroidectomy.
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