A nurse assessing a patient 1 day after a subtotal thyroidectomy notes that the patient's color is poor, the pulse and respirations are rapid, and the patient feels warm to the touch. The patient says that she feels frightened
What is the best initial implementation by the nurse? a. Tell her that there is nothing to be afraid of and stay to calm her.
b. Ask her if she would like pain medication.
c. Call the charge nurse; these are signs of a thyroid storm.
d. Get a tracheostomy set at the bedside.
C
Call the charge nurse; these signs and symptoms suggest excessive stimulation caused by an elevated level of thyroid hormones, and the patient needs immediate care.
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