Practice Question
A postoperative client following a thyroidectomy suddenly develops difficulty breathing, stridor, and an increase in swelling of the anterior neck area. What should the nurse do first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Activate the hospital’s emergency or rapid response system.
Rationale:
🟢 Stridor and neck swelling are signs of airway obstruction—an emergency.
🟢 Rapid response activation ensures immediate intervention by critical care specialists.
🟢 Airway compromise post-thyroidectomy may result from hematoma or tracheal compression.
🟢 Timely action is vital to prevent respiratory arrest or irreversible hypoxia.
🟢 This is a classic "do first" priority intervention in a potentially life-threatening situation.
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