The nurse admits a patient to the skilled care unit with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and lethargy. Before the primary care provider completes a diagnosis of depression, which of the following laboratory tests should be completed?
A) Estrogen and testosterone
B) Random blood glucose
C) T4 and TSH
D) Triglyceride
C
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Fatigue, weakness, lethargy, depression, and disinterest in activities are all characteristic of hypothyroidism. While fatigue and weakness may indicate hypoglycemia, a random blood glucose will not diagnose diabetes.
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Directions: Calculate the following dosage. Use labels where provided. Round oral liquids to the nearest tenth as indicated. Order: Benazepril (Lotensin HCT) 20 mg per 25 mg p.o. every day Available:
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The nurse notes that the patient is lying very still. The patient's heart rate is 96 beats per minute, respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. When asked to rate the level of pain, the patient replies "just a 5." The nurse will perform which action? a. Give 3 mg of MS at the next dose. b. Give 5 mg of MS at the next dose. c. Request an order for an oral opioid to give now. d. Request an order for acetaminophen to give now.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who is scheduled to undergo a Papanicolaou (Pap) test in one week. Which statement does the nurse make to the client?
A. "If you are menstruating, use pads instead of a tampon." B. "Avoid intercourse for 24 hours before the scheduled examination." C. "Get a douching kit from the pharmacy and douche 2 hours before the examination." D. "If you are having a vaginal discharge, obtain a sample of the discharge for inspection."