The nurse practitioner assesses an 84-year-old client, who talks about feeling tired and chilly, and having dry skin and coarse hair. Which of the following conditions should the nurse practitioner first consider?
A) Hyperlipidemia
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Diabetes
D) Peripheral vascular disease
B
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Her symptoms are typical of hypothyroidism, although they occur in other disorders as well.
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The nurse visits the client in his home and finds him with a temperature of 100.2°F oral. The nurse's priority action is to:
1. Notify the physician that the client has a fever and obtain an order for antipyretics. 2. Assess the client further to determine possible cause of the fever. 3. Talk with the family members to get information about the client's condition. 4. Obtain a rectal temperature for increased accuracy.
The nurse is preparing to administer dexmedetomidine (Precedex) to a patient. Which is an appropriate indication for dexmedetomidine?
(Select all that apply.) a. Procedural sedation b. Surgeries of short duration c. Surgeries of long duration d. Postoperative anxiety e. Sedation of mechanically ventilated patients
Acknowledging one's own feelings and behaviours toward working with patients, families, and colleagues who have different cultural backgrounds, health behaviours, belief systems, and work practices is an example of __________
a. learning to embrace diversity in individuals b. assessing an organization's level of cultural competence c. a workplace policy on diversity d. institutional racism
Which of the following is true of Mu1 receptors?
A. Mu1 receptors are located inside the spinal cord. B. Mu1 receptors are responsible for respiratory depression, analgesia, euphoria, and physical dependence. C. Mu1 receptors interpret pain. D. Mu1 receptors primarily interact with enkephalin.