The nurse is assisting with care to a patient who underwent surgery for removal of the thyroid gland. Which symptom contradicts a possible complication of the surgery?

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Hyperactive bowel sounds do not typically indicate a complication of thyroid gland removal surgery. The other options (A: Decreased calcium in blood, B: Prolonged clotting time, C: Decreased calcitonin levels) are related to potential complications such as hypocalcemia due to accidental removal or damage to the parathyroid glands, changes in blood clotting, and changes in calcitonin levels, respectively.

The Nurse Is Assisting with Care to a Patient Who