Which of the following indicates a possible complication following a thyroidectomy? A) Increased blood pressure B) Hypotension C) Elevated temperature D) Slight swelling around the... Which of the following indicates a possible complication following a thyroidectomy? A) Increased blood pressure B) Hypotension C) Elevated temperature D) Slight swelling around the incision E) Mild pain at the surgical site F) Decreased blood pressure G) Stridor
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The question is asking about the potential complications that might occur after a thyroidectomy surgery. It presents multiple choice options from which one must identify a possible complication.
Answer
Stridor
The final answer is G) Stridor
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is G) Stridor
More Information
Stridor is a high-pitched, wheezing sound caused by disrupted airflow. It's associated with airway complications, which can occur after thyroidectomy due to swelling or injury to the nerves controlling the vocal cords.
Tips
A common mistake is to overlook serious symptoms like stridor and focus on more general post-surgical symptoms like pain or swelling, which are typically less serious.
Sources
- Complications of Thyroid Surgery - Medscape Reference - emedicine.medscape.com
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