A patient who is one day postoperative thyroidectomy reports feeling numb around the mouth and is experiencing random muscle twitches.Which intravenous (IV) medication should the nurse anticipate that the physician will prescribe?
A) Iodine
B) Calcium gluconate
C) Potassium chloride
D) Sodium bicarbonate
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