You are required to discuss the pre-operative and post-postoperative management required including specific preparation such as (but not limited to) investigations and education. Postop management should include the immediate post-operative period (first 24 hours) as well as longer term issues / complications that may be associated with the surgery.
Remember this is an essay and should be structured as such with an introduction body and conclusion.
Topic : A patient is to undergo a total thyroidectomy for treatment of Thyroid cancer
Marking Guide: The word count for this written assignment will be 1500 words.
- You will be expected to use research or evidence-based journal articles, textbooks and appropriate authoritative web sites (not Better Health Channel, Virtual Hospital, etc.).
- All referencing is to be formatted using the APA referencing style