A major complication of thyroid surgery is the accidental damaging or removal of the parathyroid glands. This damage or removal of the parathyroid glands can result in

A. increased sodium retention.
B. increased plasma volume.
C. decreased plasma calcium.
D. delayed healing.
E. increased plasma calcium.


C

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