Intensive care unit diagnosed with acute thyrotoxicosis

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The nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit diagnosed with acute thyrotoxicosis.? The client did not respond to the provided antithyroid therapy and required a subtotal thyroidectomy. After surgery, the nurse anticipates new care needs for the client.? Specify whether the given intervention is indicated or contraindicated in the client's post-operative plan of care. Indicated Contraindicated? Keep a tracheostomy kit at the client's bedside?. Place the neck in hyperextended position. Administer calcium gluconate as prescribed. Monitor for signs of muscle twitching?. Administer calcitonin immediately following surgery?. Assess ability to speak aloud once extubated and awake?.

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