Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client who is one day postoperative parathyroidectomy and finds that the client is experiencing stridor. After notifying the healthcare provider (HCP), the nurse should prepare for which procedure?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Tracheostomy placement is the correct intervention for managing stridor in a postoperative parathyroidectomy patient. Stridor indicates a potential airway obstruction, which can be life-threatening.