A patient who has had a total parathyroidectomy has returned to the unit from the PACU. The nurse caring for the patient knows he should assess for what complication 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. Brittle bones and fatigue are not assessment parameters for parathyroidectomy.
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