The surgical nurse is caring for a client who is postoperati…

The surgical nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling in the lips and fingers. The client also reports an intermittent spasm in the wrist and hand and exhibits increased muscle tone. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse first suspect?

A patient who underwent abdominal surgery presents with a se…

A patient who underwent abdominal surgery presents with a separation of the surgical wound, with abdominal contents protruding through the incision. The nurse observes this and suspects a complication. What term is most appropriate to describe this situation?