Endocrine Chapter Test
Endocrine Chapter Test
After thyroidectomy
• Monitor vital signs every 15 to 30 minutes
until the client’s condition stabilizes. Stay alert
for signs of tetany secondary to accidental
parathyroid injury during surgery. Keep 10%
calcium gluconate available for I.M. use, if
needed. These measures help prevent serious
postoperative complications.
• Assess dressings frequently for excessive
bleeding to detect signs of hemorrhage.
• Monitor for signs of airway obstruction,
such as difficulty talking and increased swal-
lowing; keep tracheotomy equipment handy.
The airway may become obstructed because of
postoperative edema; tracheotomy equipment
should be handy to avoid treatment delay if the
airway becomes obstructed.
➽ NCLEX keys
Client needs category: Physiological integrity
Client needs subcategory: Reduction of risk
potential
Cognitive level: Application
➽ NCLEX keys
Client needs category: Physiological integrity
Client needs subcategory: Reduction of risk
potential
Cognitive level: Application
It’s the end
of the endocrine
chapter! Aren’t
you “gland”
you’re done?