Multiple Choice
Following a thyroidectomy, a patient develops carpal spasm while the nurse is taking a blood pressure on the left arm. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Administer the ordered muscle relaxant.
B) Have the patient rebreathe using a paper bag.
C) Start oxygen at 2 to 3 L/min per cannula.
D) Give the ordered oral calcium supplement.
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