Multiple Choice
Which action should the nurse take first when caring for a patient who has just arrived on the unit after a thyroidectomy?
A) Check the dressing for bleeding.
B) Assess respiratory rate and effort.
C) Take the blood pressure and pulse.
D) Support the patient's head with pillows.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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