A Patient Has Just Arrived on the Unit After a Thyroidectomy

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient has just arrived on the unit after a thyroidectomy. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Observe the dressing for bleeding.
• B)Check the blood pressure and pulse.
• C)Assess the patient's respiratory effort.
• D)Support the patient's head with pillows.

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