A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
What symptoms or signs would be expected with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

Two 4x4 gauze cloths saturated with purulent drainage. This statement provides the best documentation of the amount of wound drainage because it specifies the size and number of gauze cloths, the type and amount of exudate, and the presence of infection

Choice B is wrong because it does not indicate the size or number of dressings, the type or amount of exudate, or the presence of infection.

Choice C is wrong because it does not indicate the size or number of dressings, the type of exudate, or the presence of infection.

Choice D is wrong because it does not indicate the size or number of dressings, the type of exudate, or the presence of infection.

Normal ranges for wound drainage are categorized as scant, minimal, moderate, or large/copious The type of wound drainage can be described as serous, sanguineous, serosanguineous, or purulent

Place the call bell in reach and respond promptly when activated.

This is a safety measure that allows the client to communicate their needs and request assistance when needed. The nurse should also check the drain for patency, observe for bright red bloody drainage, and maintain an aseptic technique when emptying the drain.

Choice A is wrong because advising the client to stay in bed and only get up with assistance may limit their mobility and increase the risk of complications such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or pneumonia.

The client should be encouraged to ambulate as soon as possible after surgery, with appropriate assistance and precautions.

Choice C is wrong because maintaining the bed at working height for convenience when doing post-op vital signs may increase the risk of falls or injury if the client tries to get out of bed without assistance.

The bed should be lowered to a safe position and locked when not in use.

Choice D is wrong because keeping the lights off to encourage the client to rest and recuperate may impair the client’s vision and orientation, and increase the risk of falls or injury if they try to get out of bed without assistance.

The client should have adequate lighting in their room and be oriented to their surroundings.

Choice E is wrong because attaching the drain to wall suction and keeping the tubing pinned to the client’s gown may interfere with the function of the drain and cause tension or kinking of the tubing. The drain should be attached to gravity drainage and secured loosely to prevent accidental dislodgment.