🧠 NCLEX Question of the Day

A client is 12 hours post total thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling around the mouth and in the fingertips. Which action should the nurse take first? A) Reassure the client that this is expected after neck surgery B) Assess for Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs and notify the provider C) Place the client flat in a supine position D) Give the prescribed oral pain medication Reply with your letter and a one-line rationale before you peek. The answer and rationale go up tonight at 8 PM ET.