The nurse is preparing the room for the client returning from a thyroidectomy. Which items are important for the nurse to have available for this client? (Select ONE that does not apply.)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Post-thyroidectomy risks include hypocalcemia (calcium gluconate), airway obstruction (tracheotomy kit), and hypoxia (oxygen).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ADH increases water reabsorption, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure to maintain volume.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Low GH in childhood results in pituitary dwarfism, characterized by stunted growth.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Calcium is essential for blood clotting, bone structure, and nerve/muscle function.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Glucagon promotes glycogen breakdown, not storage; insulin stores glucose.