A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from the implantation of a vagal nerve stimulation device.For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess as common complications of this procedure? (Select all that apply.)

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Complications of surgery to implant a vagal nerve stimulation device include hoarseness (most common),dyspnea,neck pain,and dysphagia.The device is tunneled under the skin with an electrode connected to the vagus nerve to control simple or complex partial seizures.Bleeding is not a common complication of this procedure,and infection would not occur during the recovery period.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from the Implantation