A client has been admitted to the unit following a partial thyroidectomy. The nurse anticipates which of the following as a nursing diagnosis for this client?
1. Impaired Memory
2. Anxiety
3. Impaired Mobility
4. Disturbed Personal Identity
2. Anxiety
Rationale:
The client having a thyroidectomy will experience swelling of the neck and has the potential for an obstructed airway, which increases the anxiety level of the client. There is no evidence to support impaired memory, impaired mobility, or disturbed personal identity in this client.
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