Question

During preoperative teaching for a client who will undergo subtotal thyroidectomy, the nurse should include which statement?

1. "The head of your bed must remain flat for 24 hours after surgery."
2. "You should avoid deep breathing and coughing after surgery."
3. "You won't be able to swallow for the first day or two."
4. "You must avoid hyperextending your neck after surgery."

Answer 1

a) "You must avoid hyperextending your neck after surgery."

Step-by-step explanation:

After this type of surgery, it’s important to rest.

If a person expands their neck, the wound might take more time to heal or maybe cause additional problems, like infection, heavy bleeding or something else.

It might take some time, but at least, a person will feel safe and it will take less time to heal before they can get back to their regular activities.