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A Few Hours After Returning to the Surgical Nursing Unit

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A few hours after returning to the surgical nursing unit, a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy develops laryngeal stridor and a cramp in the right hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate implementing first?


Definitions:

Rectal

Related to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.

Pasteurization

A heat treatment process applied to food and drinks to kill harmful microorganisms and extend shelf life without significantly altering the taste or nutritional value.

Sterilizing (Autoclave)

A process of killing all microorganisms, including spores, on tools or equipment by using high pressure and steam in a device known as an autoclave.

Boiling

The rapid vaporization of a liquid when it is heated to its boiling point.

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