You are caring for a patient scheduled for a cervical discectomy tomorrow. You are presenting pre-operative teaching to the patient. Your teaching includes what potential complications?
A) Damage to the vocal cords
B) Hematoma at the surgical site
C) Airway edema
D) Hemorrhage
Ans: B
Feedback: Based on all the assessment data, the potential complications may include hematoma at the surgical site, resulting in cord compression and neurologic deficit; and recurrent or persistent pain after surgery.
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