The perioperative nurse is providing care for a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy 24 hours ago. What complication should the nurse monitor for in the immediate postoperative period?

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The perioperative nurse is providing care for a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy 24 hours ago. What complication should the nurse monitor for in the immediate postoperative period?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The circulating nurse is preparing for a lengthy procedure. What should the nurse ensure is available?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who underwent a cataract extraction. What should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a patient on postoperative day 2 following a nephrectomy. The patient's temperature is 100.4°F (38°C), and the incision is red. What should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

In providing discharge teaching for a client with a new ileostomy, what instruction is most important?

Correct Answer: C

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