A 30-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a hospital unit for the surgical removal of her thyroid gland.During the postoperative period,the nurse notes that the patient's serum calcium is low.The nurse should observe the patient for which of the following signs/symptoms?

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Symptoms of low calcium are associated with tetany,a condition characterized by muscle spasms,hyperreflexia,clonic-tonic convulsions,and laryngeal spasms.
Symptoms of low calcium are associated with tetany,a condition characterized by muscle spasms,hyperreflexia,clonic-tonic convulsions,and laryngeal spasms.It does not involve muscle weakness and constipation.
Symptoms of low calcium are associated with tetany,a condition characterized by muscle spasms,hyperreflexia,clonic-tonic convulsions,and laryngeal spasms.It does not cause abdominal pain.
Symptoms of low calcium are associated with tetany,a condition characterized by muscle spasms,hyperreflexia,clonic-tonic convulsions,and laryngeal spasms.It does not cause anorexia,nausea,or vomiting.

A 30-Year-Old Female with Graves Disease Is Admitted to a Hospital