Which of the Following Is the First Nursing Action Indicated

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first nursing action indicated when a patient returns to the surgical nursing unit after a thyroidectomy?

• A) Check the back of the neck for hemorrhage.
• B) Assess respiratory rate and effort.
• C) Determine whether the patient can speak normally.
• D) Ask the patient whether he or she experiences any tingling in the toes or fingers.

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Definitions:

ATP-CP System

A short-term energy system that provides immediate energy through the breakdown of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate (CP) during high-intensity, short-duration exercises.

Hitting The Wall

A colloquial term for the point in prolonged, intense exercise when the body depletes its energy reserves and fatigue sets in.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a compound responsible for transporting energy within cells to fuel metabolic processes.

Accumulation

The gradual gathering or increase of elements such as substances, items, or even abstract quantities like knowledge over time.