The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with low functioning parathyroid. Which is a treatment goal of a child with hypoparathyroidism?
What will be an ideal response?
Maintain the child's calcium level at a normal level with calcium replacement as prescribed.
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An adolescent female with untreated Graves' disease is admitted to the hospital. The nurse expects to find which signs and symptoms in this client?
1. Hyperglycemia, ketonuria, and glucosuria 2. Weight gain, hirsutism, and muscle weakness 3. Tachycardia, fatigue, and heat intolerance 4. Dehydration, metabolic acidosis, and hypertension
An older female adult who takes citalopram (Celexa) 10 mg by mouth daily states she does not feel better after 1 week of treatment
Rank the interventions in order, starting with the first intervention the nurse should implement to facilitate patient compliance with therapy. a. Tell her that the beneficial effects can take 4 to 6 weeks to appear. b. Instruct her to take the medication as prescribed without stopping. c. Suggest hard candy, ice chips, and sips of water for a dry mouth. d. Collaborate with the health care provider to provide an increased dosage.
The nurse is providing a psychotropic medication to an older patient. Which adverse effects of this medication might occur with this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Dystonia 2. Akathisia 3. Delusions 4. Tardive dyskinesia 5. Schizophreniform disorder
A patient is diagnosed with lactic acidosis. The nurse plans to provide care to a patient whose energy is being produced through which process?
1. Affinity 2. Aerobic metabolism 3. Extraction 4. Anaerobic metabolism