A patient is to receive an expectorant that is normally administered for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which medication will be administered?
A) Propylthiouracil (PTU)
B) Methimazole (Tapazole)
C) Saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI)
D) Sodium iodide131I (Iodotope)
C
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When a child broke her favorite doll during a hospitalization, her primary nurse bought the child a new doll and gave it to her the next day. What is the best interpretation of the nurse's behavior?
a. The nurse is displaying signs of overinvolvement. b. The nurse is a kind and generous person. c. The nurse feels a special closeness to the child. d. The nurse wants to make the child happy.
An elderly client is confused and very stressed regarding the activities to be taken up after retirement. What suggestions can the nurse make about retirement activities that should bring joy and happiness to help the client in retirement?
1 . Consulting 2 . Volunteerism 3 . Educational opportunities 4 . Spending time at retirement daycare homes A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
You should empty the bedside commode
A) into the sink. B) each time the patient uses it. C) at the end of the shift. D) once a day.
During a family assessment, the nurse closely observes family interactions for which reason?
A) To determine if members provide support and nurturance to one another B) To analyze each family member's response to stress C) To provide feedback on communication problems D) To determine the transmission of beliefs and values