A patient recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer underwent a partial thyroidectomy and a significant amount of the parathyroid was also removed during surgery. As the nurse, which response should the nurse prioritize when taking care of the post-op patient to avoid potential complications? O"I was feeling flushed after the surgery" O "After I felt dizzy, but now I am feeling better" O "I don't feel like my muscle and bones are aching as much O "My eye keeps twitching and I can't control it"

A patient recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer underwent a partial thyroidectomy and a significant amount of the parathyroid was also removed during surgery. As the nurse, which response should the nurse prioritize when taking care of the post-op patient to avoid potential complications? O"I was feeling flushed after the surgery" O "After I felt dizzy, but now I am feeling better" O "I don't feel like my muscle and bones are aching as much O "My eye keeps twitching and I can't control it"

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

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