The nurse is providing patient teaching regarding the administration of levothyroxine (Synthroid). What is the nurse's priority teaching point?
A) "Take the medication after breakfast."
B) "Take the medication with a full glass of water."
C) "Remain in the upright position for 30 minutes after administering."
D) "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
B
Feedback:
The patient should be instructed to take the medication with a full glass of water to help prevent difficulty swallowing and esophageal atresia. The medication should be taken on an empty stomach before breakfast. There is no need to maintain an upright position. The medication should be taken as a single daily dose before breakfast each day to ensure consistent therapeutic levels.
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A) Set the machine to deliver tidal volume between 10 and 15 mL/kg. B) Record the patient's peak expiratory pressure. C) Measure carbon dioxide partial pressure after 30 minutes of ventilation. D) Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes.
A nurse is explaining the rationale behind the use of Hypothermic devices to a patient's family. When relaying information what explanation should the nurse provide when asked why this garment provides compression to the legs and abdomen?
a. To help restore cellular perfusion b. Decreases internal hemorrhage c. Cools the patient to create less metabolic demand d. Applies pressure during the systole phase and relax pressure during the diastole phase
Which of the following activities is contraindicated for a client undergoing ultrasonography?
A) A client who has had a meal consisting of red meat B) A client who drinks water during the test C) A client who has had a meal consisting of shellfish D) A client who chews gum during the test
What provides the basis for selection of nursing interventions?
A) Database B) Nursing interventions C) Nursing diagnoses D) Evaluation