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Purpose of Activity
To provide information about the care of the patient undergoing a thyroidectomy.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Review the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland and the signs, symptoms, and epidemiology of thyroid pathology.
- Discuss the diagnosis and current treatment of thyroid disorders.
- Identify potential complications of thyroid surgery.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.
Price:
$21.95
Credits:
- ANCC 2.0 CH
- DC - BON 2.0 CH
- KY-BON 2.0 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.--------------------------------------------------This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.--------------------------------------------------The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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Test Code: ORN0113A
Published: January 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
OR Nurse 2015
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Specialties:
Medical-Surgical,
Surgery
Topics:
Thyroid Disease