Case study: Post-thyroidectomy client with neck symptoms. A 49-year-old several hours after thyroidectomy reports a tight feeling in the neck and tingling around the mouth. Which finding in this case is the highest priority for the nurse to address first?

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D. risk for hemorrhage and hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery — In this case, the highest-priority finding is risk for hemorrhage and hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery because it most directly threatens safety or signals clinical deterioration.

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A. mild sore throat

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B. request for ice chips

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C. hoarse voice immediately after surgery