A 70 year old male is exhibiting signs of weight loss, heat intolerance, insomnia, sensitivity to light, and heart palpitations. The doctor writes the admitting diagnosis of hypothyroidism on the chart
What is the nurse's most appropriate reaction to the doctor's diagnosis? a. discuss the disease process with the patient and family so they know what to expect
b. ask the doctor if this was the diagnosis he intended to record on the chart
c. do nothing – you have to wait for lab tests
d. continue the usual plan of care for a person with hypothyroidism
B
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a. Set up 1 unit for the infusion to start by 1030 and send the other unit back until the first one has infused b. Set up both units to infuse at the same time and to start at 1100. c. Set up one unit for infusion and place the other in the refrigerator for the later infu-sion. d. Send both units back and ask for a reissue of 1 unit only.
The nurse is conducting a health assessment with a patient. What will the nurse do when completing this health assessment? (Select all that apply.)
A) Complete the health history. B) Interpret findings. C) Formulate a plan of care D) Implement a plan of care. E) Conduct a physical examination.
Which information should the labor nurse recognize as being pertinent to a possible diagnosis of abruptio placentae?
a. Low back pain b. Firm, tender uterus c. Regular uterine contractions d. Scant vaginal mucus drainage
Patients who have surgery secrete less mucus than usual
Indicate whether the statement is true or false