A client who had surgery to remove part of the thyroid is experiencing symptoms of parathyroid hyposecretion. Which symptom of hypoparathyroidism should the nurse expect to assess?
1. Pathologic fractures
2. Muscle weakness
3. Tremors
4. Polyuria
Answer: 3
1. Pathological fractures are associated with hyper-parathyroid disorder, because of calcium leaving the bone.
2. Muscle weakness occurs with hyperparathyroidism because of the increased serum calcium levels.
3. Tremors occur with hypoparathyroidism because of low blood calcium levels. Muscle tremors can lead to tetany.
4. Polyuria is a symptom of hyperparathyroidism.
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