Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
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, indicating potential airway obstruction in a postoperative parathyroidectomy patient.