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A client has been admitted to the unit following a partial thyroidectomy. The nurse anticipates which of the following as a nursing diagnosis for this client?
 
  1. Impaired Memory
   2. Anxiety
   3. Impaired Mobility
   4. Disturbed Personal Identity

Question 2

The female client is visiting family from Iran and develops appendicitis during the night. The nurse in the emergency department would do which of the following when notifying the doctor to assess the client?
 
  1. Ask for a female doctor to assess the client
   2. Ask for a male doctor to assess the client
   3. Explain the assessment procedure and ask the family their preference
   4. Ask the physicians which one should see the client



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Answer to Question 1

2. Anxiety

Rationale:
The client having a thyroidectomy will experience swelling of the neck and has the potential for an obstructed airway, which increases the anxiety level of the client. There is no evidence to support impaired memory, impaired mobility, or disturbed personal identity in this client.

Answer to Question 2

3. Explain the assessment procedure and ask the family their preference

Rationale:
Culturally competent care means collaborating with the client to determine their preferences for medical care. The nurse should not assume that a foreign client will want a male or female doctor. Asking the doctors to decide does not include the client's wishes.



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