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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