Identify the nutrient that the nurse should increase in the diet of a client's who is 3 days postoperative after a thyroidectomy and is experiencing muscle twitching and tremors.
A)Potassium
B)Calcium
C)Magnesium
D)Iodine

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Muscle twitching and tremors after a thyroidectomy can be symptoms of hypocalcemia, which can occur if the parathyroid glands are accidentally damaged or removed during surgery. Increasing dietary calcium can help manage these symptoms.

Identify the Nutrient That the Nurse Should Increase in the Diet