Which diagnosis do you suspect?
The patient is a 29-year-old woman who comes to the emergency department with a history of diaphoresis, unplanned weight loss despite increased appetite, and palpitations. Assessment reveals a wide-eyed look, a small thyroid mass, and vital signs including blood pressure (BP) 148/92; heart rate (HR) 104 beats/min, and respiratory rate (RR) 24 breaths/min. Her history includes decreased menstrual flow, increased fatigue, and weakness.
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism
B
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Select all that apply. a. Fasting plasma glucose level less than 100 mg/dL b. Fasting plasma glucose level greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL c. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg d. Blood pressure reading of 110/80 mm Hg e. Triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL
The nurse is functioning in the secondary role providing care for a 9-year-old girl who is medically fragile. Which of the following is an example of collaboration?
A) Informing the team members of the progress of treatment B) Discussing the child's needs with a school nurse C) Advising the pulmonologist of respiratory symptoms D) Arranging for after-school attendance at a daycare facility
Which of these statements about a client with one S gene (HbSA) who has sickle-cell trait is TRUE?
a. The client is asymptomatic and cannot pass the disease on to offspring. b. The client is asymptomatic but is a carrier of the disease and may pass it on to offspring. c. The client is symptomatic but cannot pass the disease on to offspring. d. The client is symptomatic but is a carrier of the disease and may pass it on to offspring.
Which statement made by the client who has just had a mammogram indicates a need for clarification regarding the importance or purpose of this procedure?
A. "Now that I have had a mammogram, my risk for getting breast cancer is re-duced." B. "Even though I have had a mammogram, I should still perform a breast self-examination monthly." C. "Yearly mammograms can reduce my risk of dying from breast cancer." D. "The amount of radiation exposure from a mammogram is low."