A client presents with hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, muscle cramps, and positive Trosseau's sign. What diagnosis does this support?
A. Diabetes insipidus
B. Conn's syndrome
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Acromegaly
Answer: C. Hypoparathyroidism
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a. the aspirin. c. the insulin. b. the Lanoxin. d. none of the medications.
Consider these medications: carbamazepine (Tegretol), lamotrigine (Lamictal), gabapentin (Neurontin). Which medication below also belongs with this group?
a. Galantamine (Reminyl) b. Valproate (Depakote) c. Buspirone (BuSpar) d. Tacrine (Cognex)
Which of the following problems would be a priority in the nursing care plan for a patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?
A) Maintaining an open airway B) Ensuring adequate nutrition C) Maintaining a safe body temperature D) Reducing the risk for bleeding
A mother states that her 11-year-old son has really started to change in his understanding of concepts. The nurse knows that this could be true because:
1. Puberty has started to occur. 2. The increase in testosterone at this age causes the brain to mature. 3. The boy is modeling older boys. 4. Brain connections at this age are rewired to be more like an adult brain.