On the first postoperative day following a total thyroidectomy,which finding(s) would lead the nurse to suspect that the patient may be developing a thyroid storm?
A) Temperature of 101.8° F
B) Pulse of 58 beats/min
C) Brief attention span
D) Apprehension and restlessness
E) Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min
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