Author Question: The nurse caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy earlier today assists the client to roll onto ... (Read 51 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy earlier today assists the client to roll onto the side to examine for:

1. Wrinkles.
2. Bleeding.
3. Diaphoresis.
4. Bruising.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining the importance of measuring intake and output to the client and his family. Intake that must be measured includes:

1. Urine
2. Stool
3. GI suction
4. Ice chips
5. Wound drainage

juicepod · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The client must be rolled over in order to see if there has been any bleeding because blood will run along the folds of the neck and collect on the bed linen.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Urine is output that must be measured