You are caring for a patient admitted with hypoparathyroidism. Of the following signs and symptoms, which would your patient most likely exhibit?
a. laryngeal spasm c. recurrent nephrolithiasis
b. osteitis fibrosa cystica d. proximal muscle weakness
A
Laryngeal spasm is seen in hypoparathyroidism. Osteitis fibrosa cystica, recurrent nephrolithiasis, and proximal muscle weakness are seen in patients with hyperparathyroidism.
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