Patients discharged with antithyroid medications are alerted to the potential side effect of
a. hyperthermia. c. tachypnea.
b. agranulocytosis. d. diaphoresis.
B
Patients discharged with antithyroid medications are alerted to the potential side effect of agranulocytosis. Symptoms of agranulocytosis include sudden cough, fever, rash, and inflammation.
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The nurse administers intradermal injections for allergy testing. Which is the best nursing intervention for the nurse to implement for skin testing?
1. Selects a 22-gauge needle 2. Injects at a 45-degree angle 3. Chooses the back for first test 4. Injects below antecubital space
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