The surgical nurse is caring for a client who is postoperati…
The surgical nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling in the lips and fingers. The client also reports an intermittent spasm in the wrist and hand and exhibits increased muscle tone. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse first suspect?
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A patient who underwent abdominal surgery presents with a separation of the surgical wound, with abdominal contents protruding through the incision. The nurse observes this and suspects a complication. What term is most appropriate to describe this situation?
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Your patient is having her NMBA reversed for the 12 hour response check. TOF is being utilized. You and the nurse note that there are 4 equal thumb twitches. You would note that the patient would be able to breathe on their own. When administering the next dose of NMBA, the dose would need to be much smaller.
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