What Intervention Should The Nurse Implement When Caring For A Client 24 Hours Postthyroidectomy?

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What Intervention Should The Nurse Implement When Caring For A Client 24 Hours Postthyroidectomy?

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Check the back and sides of the operative site Bleeding may occur, and blood will pool in the back of the neck because the blood will flow via gravity. ROM exercises will increase pain and put tension on the suture line. Talking should be avoided in the immediate postoperative period, except to assess for a change in pitch or tone, which may indicate laryngeal nerve damage. Activity should be resumed gradually and frequent rest periods encouraged. Test-Taking Tip: On a test day, eat a normal meal before going to school. If the test is late in the morning, take a high-powered snack with you to eat 20 minutes before the examination. The brain works best when it has the glucose necessary for cellular function.
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