What Is the Appropriate Action of the Nurse When Assessing

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate action of the nurse when assessing for hemorrhage in a post-thyroidectomy patient?

• A) Assess upper chest for the patient positioned in high Fowler position.
• B) Turn the patient to the side to check; the patient must be kept flat in the bed.
• C) Lift up the neck dressing to assess for excessive bleeding.
• D) Examine behind patient's neck and upper back to assess for hemorrhage.

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