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What this question is testing
Objective: Med-Surg
Prompt focus: A nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy 4 hours ago. The client reports tingling around the mouth and muscle cramping in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first?
Why the correct answer works
Assess for Chvostek and Trousseau signs
Chvostek and Trousseau signs confirm the hypocalcemia suggested by perioral tingling and muscle cramping.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
An opioid treats pain but does not identify or treat the underlying hypocalcemia.
Plain-language takeaway
Use the rationale to connect the prompt clue, the correct choice, and the tested objective before retaking a similar item.
Simple analogy
Think of med-surg like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.