Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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The nurse is preparing the room of a client returning from a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which item should be placed at the bedside of a client with a subtotal thyroidectomy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A tracheostomy set is essential post-thyroidectomy due to the risk of airway obstruction from swelling or hematoma. Other equipment is less immediately relevant.