In Which Patient Would the Nurse Expect to See a Positive

In which patient would the nurse expect to see a positive Chvostek sign?

A) A 7-year-old child admitted for severe burns
B) A 24-year-old adult admitted for chronic alcohol abuse
C) A 50-year-old patient admitted for an acute exacerbation of hyperparathyroidism
D) A 75-year-old patient admitted for a broken hip related to osteoporosis

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