You are caring for a patient who had a radical neck dissection. The endotracheal tube has just been removed. Which of the following signs would you want to report to the physician immediately?

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The physician will need to be notified if the patient develops stridor. Stridor is a high-pitched, coarse sound heard over the trachea. This is an indication of airway edema, which puts the patient at risk for airway blockage.

You Are Caring for a Patient Who Had a Radical