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Tirant22

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The patient with hyperthyroidism is scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy. What are care priorities preoperatively and postoperatively?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You are the charge nurse in the respiratory clinic. Which patients will you assign to an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN)/licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who is working in the clinic under your supervision? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. Child with expiratory wheezes who needs to receive a nebulized albuterol (AccuNeb) treatment in the clinic.
  B. Child with persistent asthma who has not consistently used the prescribed fluticasone (Flovent) inhaler.
  C.Child who has moderate persistent asthma and has allergy skin testing scheduled today.
  D.Child whose parents have questions about how to use the prescribed peak flow meter.
  E. Child whose parents will be interviewed about possible asthma triggers in the home or environment.



joshraies

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Answer to Question 1

Important Points: Preoperative 1.Treat with thyroid drugs for near normal thyroid function.
2.Control hypertension, tachycardia, and dysrhythmia.
3.Teach the patient cough and deep breathing exercises.
4.Teach the need to support the head and neck when coughing postoperatively.
5.Teach the patient about postoperative care. Postoperative

Answer to Question 2

A, C



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