Which electrolyte abnormality is most associated with numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, and around the mouth, as well as a positive Chovstek’s sign, irritability, and muscle twitching?

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hypocalcemia

Explanation:

Hypocalcemia leads to increased neuromuscular excitability, resulting in symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and a positive Chovstek’s sign. These manifestations, along with irritability and muscle twitching, are classic clinical features of low serum calcium levels.

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