A child exhibits a positive Chvostek sign. This indicates that the child is at risk for:
1. Hyperparathyroidism.
2. Hypoparathyroidism.
3. Hypopituitarism.
4. Hyperpituitarism.
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1. A child will not exhibit the positive Chvostek sign with hyperparathyroidism.
2. The lack of calcium in a child with hypoparathyroidism will exhibit tetany, which will give a positive Chvostek sign.
3. A child will not have the positive Chvostek sign with hypopituitarism.
4. A child with hyperpituitarism will not have a positive Chvostek sign.
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