Practice Question
A nurse assessing a client who had a total thyroidectomy 4 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the report?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Muscle twitching .
Rationale:
🟢Muscle twitching after thyroidectomy suggests hypocalcemia, often caused by accidental parathyroid gland injury or removal.
🟢This electrolyte imbalance can quickly progress to tetany, laryngospasm, and airway obstruction, making it an urgent complication.
🟢Hoarseness is common after thyroid surgery due to laryngeal nerve irritation, but twitching is abnormal.
🟢Monitoring for Trousseau’s and Chvostek’s signs is also critical for hypocalcemia detection.
🟢Prompt intervention includes calcium gluconate administration and airway support if symptoms worsen.
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This question is from RN Adult Medical surgical 2023(August-2025) which contains 100 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4