Shari Donaldson Is Scheduled for a Thyroidectomy

Multiple Choice

Shari Donaldson is scheduled for a thyroidectomy.She is significantly underweight as a result of her thyroid disease.The perioperative nurse considers her to be at high risk for pressure and shearing injury to skin and tissues.An example of a nursing consideration in the preoperative phase for Shari would be:

A) perform a preoperative assessment of dependent pressure areas.
B) note patient issues with body image.
C) assure the patient that she will be carefully positioned and padded.
D) suggest a wound ostomy nurse referral for the patient for postoperative skin care.