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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Definitions:

Strained

Refers to materials or objects that have been subjected to stress or pressure, altering their structure or composition.

Stress

The amount of force divided by the area on which the force is applied.

Brittle Conditions

Circumstances under which materials or rocks break or fracture without significant plastic deformation when subjected to stress.

Relatively Shallow

Describes an area of water or feature that is not deep compared to its surroundings.