What are the three major life-threatening complications postoperatively of a thyroidectomy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hemorrhaging
b. Seizures
c. Tetany
d. Hypoglycemia
e. Thyroid crisis (storm)
f.
SIADH
ANS: A, C, E
The nurse must be alert for signs of internal or external bleeding. In addition to hemorrhage, two significant postoperative complications exist after thyroidectomy. The first is tetany. The second is thyroid crisis. Manipulation of the thyroid during surgery may cause the release of large amounts of thyroid hormones into the blood stream, creating a thyroid crisis (storm).
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