The nurse is caring for a patient with untreated hypothyroidism. For which health problem should the nurse assess this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Anemia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Decreased serum LDL
D. Hypernatremia
E. Elevated serum cholesterol
Answer:
A. Anemia
E. Elevated serum cholesterol
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A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) Type IV
Which monitoring technique should be avoided by the nurse providing care to a client with an unrepaired abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A. Measurement of abdominal girth B. Observation of abdominal wall movement C. Auscultation of any area of the abdomen D. Palpation of the abdominal midline area
Ketoconazole is used as an alternative to amphotericin B in less severe systemic mycosis. Select the primary reason(s) for choosing ketoconazole in this case. You may select more than one answer
1. Ketoconazole can be given orally. 2. Ketoconazole can be used safely in patients with hepatic dysfunction. 3. Ketoconazole can be given once per week rather than daily. 4. It is the prescriber's choice because the drugs are comparable. 5. Ketoconazole is safer.
When developing the plan of care for a patient with chronic pain, the nurse plans interventions based on the knowledge that chronic pain is most effectively relieved when analgesics are administered in what matter?
a. on a p.r.n. basis b. Conservatively c. Around the clock (ATC) d. Intramuscularly