The time is 1600 and you are working the Med/Surg floor. You aretaking care of E.J., a 45 y.o. female who is post-op for apapillary tumor of her thyroid gland; she received a totalthyroidectomy a couple of hours ago. She has a history of seasonalasthma and goiters. She has a cover dressing with a Penrose drainand has a Piv access in the right upper arm with IVF LR 100 ml/hrrunning. She calls you and complains of pain, numbness and tinglingof her hands, feet, and lips. She’s having swallowing difficultiesand her voice has changed.
- What is the highest priority nursing intervention for thissituation and why?
- What would you want to recommend to the physician as far asorders and interventions?
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