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A Few Hours After Returning to the Surgical Nursing Unit

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A few hours after returning to the surgical nursing unit, a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy develops laryngeal stridor and a cramp in the right hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate implementing first?


A) Infuse IV calcium gluconate.
B) Suction the client's airway.
C) Prepare for endotracheal intubation.
D) Assist with emergency tracheostomy.

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