Day 2: incision clean/dry, neck soft/non-expanding (no hematoma), airway clear with normal voice, no perioral/digital numbness or twitching, calcium monitored. Skilled hematoma/airway/calcium surveillance required daily; supports Section I.
Thyroid-disorder management
Hypothyroid on replacement: HR 70, afebrile, energy/mentation at baseline, tolerating replacement, no over/under-treatment signs. Skilled thyroid-status and medication monitoring required; supports Section N. (Endocrine reference.)
Cervical immobilization
Post-cervical-injury/surgery: collar/immobilization per order maintained, extremity neuro-vascular status intact, pain controlled. Skilled immobilization and neuro-vascular monitoring required; supports the goal. (MSK reference.)
