What would be most necessary to place postoperatively at the bedside of the patient with a subtotal thyroidectomy?
a. Suction tray
b. Tracheotomy tray
c. Incentive spirometer
d. Water sealed drainage system
B
There should be a suction apparatus and tracheotomy tray available for emergency use.
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