What Patient Recommendation Should a Nurse Include When Preparing to Present

question 11

Multiple Choice

What patient recommendation should a nurse include when preparing to present presurgical teaching of a patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy?

• A) Lie flat on her back for 24 hours to prevent undue strain on the suture line.
• B) Be able to verbalize the signs and symptoms of thyroid crisis.
• C) Demonstrate how to deep breathe and support her head during position changes.
• D) Have a tube in her trachea to assist in breathing.

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