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.

Learn about the relationship between research ethics and participant rights.

Distinguish between various forms of experiential research methodologies.

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Understand the significance of secondary analysis and its potential limitations.

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Definitions:

Permanent/Temporary

Refers to accounts on a company's balance sheet that are carried over from one accounting period to the next, with permanent indicating long-term accounts and temporary indicating accounts that are closed at the end of each period.

Coal Deposit

A geological formation containing a natural accumulation of coal, which can be mined for use as a fuel.

Tons Available

A measurement indicating the quantity of a commodity or material expressed in tons that is available for use or sale.

Normal Balance

The side of an account (debit or credit) on which increases to the account are recorded.