A Patient Having a Subtotal Thyroidectomy for Tracheal or Esophageal

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient having a subtotal thyroidectomy for tracheal or esophageal obstruction is best served by a surgical team that recognizes and is prepared for patients who are at risk for difficult intubation.An example of a nursing intervention during the postoperative phase would be:

• A) monitor the patient closely for airway difficulty.
• B) prevent coughing.
• C) support the neck during movement.
• D) prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting.

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention.

Condition

A broad term that can refer to the state of something, especially in terms of its appearance, quality, or working order; in psychology, it relates to the state of learning or being under specific conditions.

Galvanic Skin Response

A physiological reaction where the conductivity of the skin changes in response to stress or emotional arousal.

Excitation Gradient

A concept in psycho-physiology referring to the increase in neuronal activity leading up to the initiation of a response.