Meticulous skin care is especially important for the client with hyperthyroidism because of: 1. diaphoresis from heat intolerance. 2. edema from sodium and water retention. 3. poor nutrition due to...

Meticulous skin care is especially important for the client with hyperthyroidism because of:

1. diaphoresis from heat intolerance.

2. edema from sodium and water retention.

3. poor nutrition due to nausea and vomiting.

4. pressure from immobility due to paralysis.

The nurse is caring for a client immediately after surgery for a complete thyroidectomy. Which of the following signs/symptoms would alert the nurse to a life-threatening complication of the surgery?

1. Urine output of 30 mL/hr

2. Laryngeal stridor

3. Neck stiffness

4. Sinus tachycardia 110 beats/min