Which is a potential complication of a thyroidectomy?
a. Decreased visual acuity
b. Increased calcium levels
c. Decreased muscle rigidity
d. Glottis edema
ANS: D
Postoperative complications of thyroidectomy include hematoma, edema of the glottis, injury to a recurrent laryngeal nerve, muscle rigidity and spasm (tetany), and acute thyrotoxicosis. A tracheotomy set should remain at the patient's bedside postoperatively for at least 24 hours in the event of respiratory obstruction.
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