Author Question: A nurse is providing care to a 32-year-old who returned from a thyroidectomy 6 hours ago. The ... (Read 44 times)

a0266361136 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is providing care to a 32-year-old who returned from a thyroidectomy 6 hours ago.

The nurse notes that the patient's temperature is 99.5F and that the patient has been taking sips of clear liquids, reports mild nausea, and is using patient-controlled anesthesia to manage pain, which is 3/10. The nurse should

1. Order a low-salt diet.
2. Document the findings.
3. Contact the physician.
4. Assess the back of the patient's throat.

Question 2

After assisting with the transfer of a patient from the post-anesthesia care unit into a bed on the unit, a nurse should first

1. Review the physician's orders.
2. Determine the type and amount of intravenous fluid hanging.
3. Perform a physical assessment.
4. Reassure the patient that he or she will receive excellent care on the unit.