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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 ...