After teaching a client who is recovering from a complete thyroidectomy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional instruction?
a. "I may need calcium replacement after surgery."
b. "After surgery, I won't need to take thyroid medication."
c. "I'll need to take thyroid hormones for the rest of my life."
d. "I can receive pain medication if I feel that I need it."
ANS: B
After the client undergoes a thyroidectomy, the client must be given thyroid replacement medication for life. He or she may also need calcium if the parathyroid is damaged during surgery, and can receive pain medication postoperatively.
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