Which interventions are indicated for the immediate postoperative care of a person after a thyroidectomy? (select all that apply.)
a. Placing the patient in semi-Fowler posi-tion.
b. Supporting the head with sandbags.
c. Assess vital signs hourly.
d. Assess the patient's ability to swallow.
e. Assess for bleeding.
B, D, E
Immediate postoperative care of a person who had a total thyroidectomy includes supporting the head with sandbags, and assessing the patient's ability to swallow, and monitoring for bleeding. The patient should be placed in high Fowler position and vital signs should be assessed every 15 minutes.
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