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?

Stridor following parathyroidectomy indicates potential airway compromise, most likely from hematoma formation or edema in the neck. This can compress the trachea and become life-threatening. Tracheostomy may be necessary to establish a patent airway if conservative measures fail. The nurse should prepare tracheostomy supplies while awaiting the healthcare provider. Nasogastric tube insertion addresses nutritional needs, not airway issues. Pacemaker placement manages cardiac arrhythmias, which are not typically associated with stridor. Central line insertion is for vascular access and fluid administration.