If a bilateral thyroidectomy is performed Brooke Delaney Dr Dowers

Question 19 / 30: If a bilateral thyroidectomy is performed , which electrolyte should be monitored post surgery?

A Phosphorus

B Iron

C Calcium

D Sodium

E Potassium

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Explanation:

Hypocalcemia, due to accidental/unavoidable parathyroidectomy or disruption of blood supply to the parathyroids, is a common, and potentially life-threatening, sequela to thyroidectomy.

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