Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client postoperative after a thyroidectomy and the client states "I have a tingling feeling around my mouth." Which of the following data is priority for the nurse to assess?
A) An elevated serum potassium level
B) The presence of Chvostek's sign
C) A decreased thyroid hormone level
D) Bleeding on the client's dressing
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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