A Few Hours After Returning to the Surgical Nursing Unit

question 4

Multiple Choice

A few hours after returning to the surgical nursing unit, a patient who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy develops laryngeal stridor and a cramp in the right hand. Which action will the nurse anticipate taking next?

• A) Infuse IV calcium gluconate.
• B) Suction the patient's airway.
• C) Prepare for endotracheal intubation.
• D) Assist with emergency tracheostomy.

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