A patient had a thyroidectomy and now reports tingling around the mouth and has a positive Chvostek sign. What laboratory finding would be most helpful to the healthcare professional? A)TSH and T₄ B)Serum sodium C)Serum calcium D)Urine osmolality

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The patient is displaying signs of hypocalcemia, which can be caused by hypoparathyroidism. The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is damage caused during thyroid surgery. The healthcare professional would be more informed by a serum calcium test. Thyroid hormones, serum sodium, and urine osmolality will not provide information related to this condition.

A Patient Had a Thyroidectomy and Now Reports Tingling Around