Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a complication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Neck swelling suggests hematoma or edema, a serious post-thyroidectomy complication. Tachycardia, hypotension, and weight loss are less specific.