A Patient Who Had a Subtotal Thyroidectomy Earlier Today Develops

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who had a subtotal thyroidectomy earlier today develops laryngeal stridor and a cramp in the right hand upon returning to the surgical nursing unit. Which collaborative action will the nurse anticipate next?

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

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Definitions:

Hydroxide Ion

A negatively charged ion made of oxygen and hydrogen (OH-), commonly found in bases.

Organic Extraction

A separation process for removing one or more compounds from a mixture using an organic solvent.

Neutral Organic

Organic compounds that are neither acidic nor basic, often characterized by their lack of charged functional groups.

Aqueous Layer

The aqueous layer is the water-based layer that forms during the separation of mixtures in liquid-liquid extraction, often distinguishable from organic layers due to its density and solubility properties.