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Thyroidectomy is the removal of the thyroid gland, this post contains nursing care plans for post-op thyroidectomy patients.

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Knowledge, deficient [Learning Need] regarding condition, prognosis, treatment, self-care, and discharge needs May be related to Lack of exposure/recall, misinterpretation Unfamiliarity with information resources Possibly evidenced by Questions; request for information; statement of misconception Inaccurate follow-through of instructions/development of preventable complications Desired Outcomes Knowledge: Disease Process (NOC) Verbalize understanding of surgical procedure and prognosis and potential complications. Knowledge: ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Injury, risk for [tetany] Risk factors may include Chemical imbalance: excessive CNS stimulation Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Safety Status: Physical Injury (NOC) Demonstrate absence of injury with complications minimized/controlled. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Ineffective Airway Clearance ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Communication, impaired verbal May be related to Vocal cord injury/laryngeal nerve damage Tissue edema; pain/discomfort Possibly evidenced by Impaired articulation, does not/cannot speak; use of nonverbal cues such as gestures Desired Outcomes Communication Ability (NOC) Establish method of communication in which needs can be understood. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Airway Clearance, risk for ineffective Risk factors may include Tracheal obstruction; swelling, bleeding, laryngeal spasms Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Respiratory Status: Airway Patency (NOC) Maintain patent airway, with aspiration prevented. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Ineffective Airway ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Pain, acute May be related to Surgical interruption/manipulation of tissues/muscles Postoperative edema Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain Narrowed focus; guarding behavior; restlessness Autonomic responses Desired Outcomes Pain Control (NOC) Report pain is relieved/controlled. Demonstrate use of relaxation skills and diversional activities appropriate to situation. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan ...

This is a preboard examination which can help you sharpen your nursing knowledge for the coming board examinations. This is a 100-item examination about Medical-Surgical Nursing.  This examination is good for 2 hours, that’s 1 minute and 20 seconds per question. Situational questions are also included. Guidelines Read the situations and each questions and choices carefully! Choose the best answer. ...

Review the concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing with this 100-item comprehensive examination about Medical-Surgical Nursing. This is part 2 of 3.