A Person Is Scheduled for a Thyroidectomy

question 12

Multiple Choice

A person is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. What should the nurse include when teaching this person about recovery after the procedure?

• A)A low calcium diet will be prescribed.
• B)Exercise will be restricted for up to six months after the surgery.
• C)Hormone replacement medications might be needed because of the removal of the parathyroid glands.
• D)Physical therapy sessions will need to be continued.

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