Which symptom would indicate hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer?
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Correct answer: Tingling around the mouth, fingers and toes
Hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland removal or injury may present with perioral numbness/tingling, tingling of fingers/toes, or muscle cramps; monitoring is essential after thyroid surgery.
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