A critically ill patient had a thyroidectomy. Due to the parathyroid's anatomical location to the surgery site, observations would include
A) monitoring for increased diuresis.
B) assessing for hypocalcemia.
C) auscultating the lungs.
D) checking for tachycardia.
B
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A) much longer to reduce the concentration of the hormone by one half. B) shorter because only a little of the hormone has to be used up to reduce the concentration. C) dependent on which drugs were in the blood system holding on to the hormone. D) dependent on the liver to carry the hormone to its designated target organ.
A chronic pulmonary condition involving atelectasis and lung tissue scarring that may result from the prolonged use of supplemental oxygen is known as:
a. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia b. Respiratory distress syndrome c. Patent ductus arteriosus d. Surfactant disease
A person who attempts to treat all persons fairly by ignoring differences when in actuality there are some cultural differences is said to be displaying ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A UAP becomes sick at work and asks to leave. Which response by the charge nurse is most ap-propriate?
a. "You can't leave until all the baths are completed." b. "Write down what needs to be complet-ed." c. "Tell me what responsibilities still need to be completed." d. "Be sure to call by 5 AM if you are still sick tomorrow."