After thyroidectomy, which of the following is the priority assessment to observe laryngeal nerve damage?
a) hoarseness of voice
b) difficulty in swallowing
c) tetany
d) fever
Answer: a) hoarseness of voice
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a. "Exercise is important for me because I lead such a sedentary lifestyle already." b. "I have a family history of heart disease, so I must make heart-healthy choices." c. "I know now that my mother's breast cancer does not really impact me." d. "The chances of developing a disease are not greater if a relative has had it."
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1. SMBG report graph 2. The patient's report 3. Fasting blood glucose level 4. Glycated hemoglobin level
The perinatal nurse encourages all mothers to place their infants under 12 months of age in the supine position for sleeping, because a leading cause of death for this age group is __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.