What is the most appropriate instruction for a patient who had radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer?
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Correct answer: Teach neck support and watch for post-op hypocalcemia
After thyroidectomy the parathyroid glands may be injured, causing hypocalcemia; teaching neck support and the signs of hypocalcemia (tingling, numbness, muscle cramps) is essential pre-operatively.
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