The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent thyroid surgery the day before. The patient reports feeling numb around the mouth and experiencing random muscle twitches
The nurse anticipates the physician will order which of the following intravenous medications?
a. Sodium bicarbonate
b. Potassium chloride
c. Iodine
d. Calcium gluconate
ANS: D
In the absence of parathyroid hormone, serum calcium levels drop, and tetany results. Intravenous calcium gluconate is given to treat acute tetany. Sodium, potassium, and iodine will not help restore calcium level.
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