Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who had a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse plan to place the client?
Dorsal recumbent is not an ideal position after a thyroidectomy due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Supine position does not provide optimal airway protection post-surgery.
Sims' position is not recommended for clients recovering from a thyroidectomy as it could affect breathing and circulation.
Fowler’s position (head of the bed elevated 45 to 90 degrees) is the best position post-thyroidectomy to reduce tension on the suture line and to facilitate breathing by decreasing swelling around the surgical site.
Rationale:
A. Dorsal recumbent is not an ideal position after a thyroidectomy due to the risk of airway obstruction.
B. Supine position does not provide optimal airway protection post-surgery.
C. Sims' position is not recommended for clients recovering from a thyroidectomy as it could affect breathing and circulation.
D. Fowler’s position (head of the bed elevated 45 to 90 degrees) is the best position post-thyroidectomy to reduce tension on the suture line and to facilitate breathing by decreasing swelling around the surgical site.