Neck Thyroid

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1. Purpose and clinical relevance

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9. Patient and caregiver teaching

  • Thyroid-symptom recognition — the signs of over- and under-treatment and when to report them (coordinated with Endocrine/Metabolic).
  • After thyroidectomy, the signs of hypocalcemia (perioral or hand tingling, cramps) and of a hematoma (expanding neck swelling, difficulty breathing) and to seek emergency care for airway symptoms.
  • Incision care and activity precautions after neck surgery.
  • The neck changes that require evaluation — a new or enlarging lump, difficulty swallowing, or a pressure sensation.
  • Thyroid-medication adherence and timing (managed in Endocrine/Metabolic).
  • When to call the agency versus when to activate EMS (e.g. difficulty breathing, expanding neck swelling).
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