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A Client Just Returned from Surgery for a Thyroid Disorder

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A client just returned from surgery for a thyroid disorder and complains that his/her mouth has an odd sensation. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?


Definitions:

Catatonia

A psychotic condition characterized by striking motor impairment.

Hallucinations

Experiences involving the apparent perception of something not present, often involving visual or auditory senses but can affect other sensory perceptions.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by oddities of thought and behavior but not involving bizarre psychotic behaviors.

Suspiciousness

A tendency to believe, without adequate evidence, that others may be deceiving, harming, or exploiting oneself.

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