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

Supine

Sims' position

Fowler's position

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

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.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Bradycardia is not specifically associated with Addison's disease and can occur in various conditions.
B. Addison's disease typically causes hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia, due to insufficient aldosterone production.
C. Hypotension is a common manifestation in Addison's disease because of inadequate cortisol and aldosterone, leading to decreased blood volume and vascular resistance.
D. Hypernatremia is not typical in Addison's disease; rather, clients usually experience hyponatremia due to the lack of aldosterone leading to sodium loss.

A. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) B. Liotrix (Thyrolar) C. Liothyronine (Cytomel) D. Propylthiouracil (Propacil)

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is used to treat hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.
B. Liotrix (Thyrolar) is a combination of T4 and T3 used for hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.
C. Liothyronine (Cytomel) is another thyroid hormone replacement used for hypothyroidism.
D. Propylthiouracil (Propacil) is an antithyroid medication used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis.

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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?

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