Signs of ________ include intolerance to cold, personality changes, fatigue, dry skin, brittle nails, slow speech, and weight gain.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypothyroidism
Signs of hypothyroidism include intolerance to cold, personality changes, fatigue, dry skin, brittle nails, slow speech, and weight gain.
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A patient is experiencing episodes of chest pain. He smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and has done so for many years
When teaching him about the effect of smoking on the cardiovascular system, the nurse will teach the patient about the effects of nicotine, including which of the following? A) It increases catecholamines to increase heart rate. B) It diminishes the blood's ability to clot. C) It increases myocardial contractility of the heart. D) It increases high-density lipoproteins.
The nurse concludes that additional instruction is not necessary after the patient demonstrates understanding that protein, minerals, iron, and fat combine to:
a. regulate body processes. b. provide energy. c. build and repair tissue. d. restore body function.
The expected outcomes of nursing care for a newborn with an anomaly include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exhibiting no signs of infection b. Receiving adequate nutrients to support growth c. Demonstrating signs of adequate circulating oxygen d. Maintaining adequate gas exchange to support life e. Maintaining a core body temperature of 97°F (36.1°C) to 99.5°F (37.5°C) f. Maintaining and/or demonstrating no further breakdown in skin integrity
A patient who never smoked wonders why the cancer occurred. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "There may have been a genetic predisposition." B. "No one will ever know." C. "Are you sure you never smoked?" D. "It could have been caused by a high-sodium diet."