The patient has returned from surgery following a total parathyroidectomy. The nurse should assess for which of the complications following this surgery?
A) Tetany
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Brittle bones
D) Fatigue
Ans: A
Feedback: Care of postoperative patients having a parathyroidectomy is directed toward detecting early signs of hypoparathyroidism and subsequent hypocalcemia and anticipating signs of tetany, seizures, and respiratory difficulties.
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