It is especially important for the nurse to assess for which clinical manifestation(s) in a patient who has just undergone a total thyroidectomy?
A. Confusion
B. Weight gain
C. Depressed reflexes
D. Circumoral numbness
E. Positive Chvostek's sign
Answer:
A. Confusion
D. Circumoral numbness
E. Positive Chvostek's sign
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1. Polycystic kidney disease 2. Chronic renal failure 3. Glomerulonephritis 4. Acute renal failure
Poor oral hygiene, allergic rhinitis, or infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, or pneumonia can be indicated by bad ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) Mass-casualty terrorism B) Adventitious C) Intentional D) Human-made
A client who has attempted suicide has an underlying diagnosis of depression. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor B) Mood stabilizer C) Tricyclic antidepressant D) Atypical antipsychotic