What Would Be Most Necessary to Place Postoperatively at the Bedside

question 13

Multiple Choice

What would be most necessary to place postoperatively at the bedside of the patient with a subtotal thyroidectomy?

• A) Suction tray
• B) Tracheotomy tray
• C) Incentive spirometer
• D) Water sealed drainage system

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