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降低風險 · HARD · MCQ

護理師照護一位術後 2 小時的甲狀腺切除術病人,發現其出現喉鳴音。護理師應優先採取什麼行動?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hours post-thyroidectomy. The nurse notes the client has developed laryngeal stridor. Which action is the priority?

  • ACheck the surgical dressing for bleeding
    檢查手術敷料是否有出血
  • BPrepare for emergency tracheostomy✓ 正解
    準備緊急氣管切開術
  • CAdminister an analgesic for pain
    給予止痛藥以緩解疼痛
  • DElevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees
    將床頭抬高至 45 度
Explanation · 中文詳解

甲狀腺切除術後,氣道通暢(Airway)是護理的絕對優先權(ABC 原則)。喉鳴音(stridor)是一種高頻的呼吸音,通常是由術後喉頭水腫、出血導致的血腫壓迫氣管,或是副甲狀腺受損引起的低血鈣導致喉部痙攣所致。一旦出現此聲音,表示氣道即將完全阻塞,護理師必須採取行動確保呼吸道安全,準備氣切(tracheostomy)設備是為了在氣道完全封閉時能立即執行緊急救援。

Laryngeal stridor indicates upper airway obstruction, likely due to postoperative edema, hematoma compression, or laryngospasm, which is a critical emergency following thyroidectomy. The nurse must prioritize airway patency and prepare for an emergency tracheostomy to secure the airway immediately.

✦ 台美臨床差異

在美國臨床實務中,術後甲狀腺病人通常會將氣切盤(tracheostomy tray)置於病房內隨手可得之處。護理師應具備在緊急情況下立即呼叫團隊並協助醫師執行床邊氣切的準備能力。

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