Question

A client scheduled for a thyroidectomy says to the nurse, "I am so scared to get cut in my neck." Based on the client's statement, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing which problem?

1. Inadequate knowledge about the surgical procedure
2. Fear about impending surgery
3. Embarrassment about the changes in personal appearance
4. Lack of support related to the surgical procedure -

Answer 1

Fear about impending surgery.

Explanation:

• The surgical removal of all or pieces of the thyroid gland is known as Thyroidectomy.

• The procedure can take up to 3 to 4 hours.

• This procedure is done on patients who have thyroid cancer or any other problem regarding thyroid gland.

• From the client’s statement, he/she is scared about the impending surgery.

• You can talk to the patient and calm him/ her down and recommend him/ her some relaxation techniques before the surgeries such as yoga, and meditation, even breathing exercises that can calm a heart rate.