Shari Donaldson Is Scheduled for a Thyroidectomy

question 11

Multiple Choice

Shari Donaldson is scheduled for a thyroidectomy.She is significantly underweight as a result of her thyroid disease.The perioperative nurse considers her to be at high risk for pressure and shearing injury to skin and tissues.An example of a nursing consideration in the preoperative phase for Shari would be:

• A) perform a preoperative assessment of dependent pressure areas.
• B) note patient issues with body image.
• C) assure the patient that she will be carefully positioned and padded.
• D) suggest a wound ostomy nurse referral for the patient for postoperative skin care.

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