The client with hyperthyroidism is taking lithium carbonate to inhibit thyroid hormone release. Which of the following client reports alerts the nurse to side effects of this therapy?
A. Blurred vision
B. Increased thirst and urination
C. Increased sweating and diarrhea
D. Decreased attention span and insomnia
B
Lithium antagonizes antidiuretic hormone and can cause symptoms of diabetes insipidus.
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A score of 1 to 10 on the global assessment functioning (GAF) scale would indicate that a client was at risk for:
a. Mild difficulty in focusing b. Mild difficulty in handling social situations c. Hurting himself or others d. Serious impairment in social and occupational functioning
The physician has ordered 2500 mL of NS to infuse in 150 mL/hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. How many hours will this IV run?
A) 14.6 B) 15.6 C) 16.6 D) 17.6
The client has an epidermal cyst behind the right ear. Why is surgical removal of this cyst indicated?
A. Most cysts become chronically infected and painful. B. Epidermal cysts have a high rate of transformation to cancer. C. The client's glasses press against the cyst and cause discomfort. D. Unless surgically removed, the cyst could increase in size and compromise the client's hearing.
The nurse is reviewing the function of the breasts with a client. Which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Mechanism for sexual arousal. B. Release lactating hormones. C. Store milk. D. Contain lymphatic tissue for immunity. E. Produce milk.