This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'A patient undergoes thyroid surgery, following which he develops perioral tingling. Blood Ca is 8.9 meq; Next step is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Vit D Orally, B. Oral Ca and vitD, C. Intravenous calcium gluconate and serial monitoring, D. Wait for Ca to decrease to < 7.0 before taking fuher action', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: This patient presents with symptoms of hypocalcemia which is a complication of thyroid surgery due to accidental removal of parathyroid glands. So intravenous administration of calcium gluconate and serial monitoring should be done. Ref: Harrison's Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 362.", 'role': 'assistant'}]