On the first postoperative day following a total thyroidectomy, which finding(s) would lead the nurse to suspect that the patient may be developing a thyroid storm? (select all that apply.)
a. Temperature of 101.8° F
b. Pulse of 58 beats/min
c. Brief attention span
d. Apprehension and restlessness
e. Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min
A, C, D
Rising temperature, a brief attention span, and apprehension with restlessness would indicate a developing thyroid storm. Increasing pulse and respirations are other manifestations of thyroid storm.
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