Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
When a patient return from the recovery room following a subtotal thyroidectomy, the nurse should immediately
inspect the incision.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyroid surgery sometimes results in accidental removal of the parathyroid glands. A resultant hypocalcemia may lead to contraction of the glottis, causing airway obstruction; edema also causes obstruction. Having a tracheostomy set ready is critical.
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