Question

question 4 of 20
while assessing a client with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse taps the client’s facial nerve and observes twitching of the mouth and tightening of the jaw. the nurse would document this finding as which of the following?

• hyperactive deep tendon reflex
• positive chvostek’s sign
• tetany
• positive trousseau’s sign

Explanation:

Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign where tapping the facial nerve (near the parotid gland) causes twitching of the mouth and facial muscles, which matches the scenario of hypoparathyroidism (related to calcium imbalance). Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes are more general, Tetan y (likely typo for tetany) is a broader muscle spasm condition, and Trousseau's sign involves carpal spasm with blood pressure cuff inflation, not facial tapping. So the correct option is the one with Positive Chvostek's sign.

Answer:

B. Positive Chvostek's sign