The nurse is caring for a patient following a thyroidectomy. What item is most important to have at the bedside?
a. Hemostats
b. Gauze dressings
c. Tracheostomy set
d. Suture removal kit
ANS: C
A tracheostomy set is most essential in case swelling impedes the airway. A. Hemostats are not necessary. B. D. Dressings and a suture removal kit may be needed at some point, but they are not as important as airway maintenance.
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a. dermis c. subcutaneous tissue b. epidermis d. vellus
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1. Altered memory 2. Altered organ responsiveness 3. Decreased manual dexterity 4. Decreased visual acuity
A nurse should advise clients taking which medications to avoid the use of ginkgo? Select all that apply
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