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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?
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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