Which patient would the healthcare professional assess for other signs of thyrotoxic crisis?
a. Constipation with gastric distention
b. Bradycardia and bradypnea
c. Hyperthermia and tachycardia
d. Constipation and lethargy
Ans: c. Hyperthermia and tachycardia
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An older man who paints houses for a living has had a myocardial infarction (MI). Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent adverse health effects from his occupational history?
a. Provide low-cholesterol diet meals. b. Avoid substances that are hepatotoxic. c. Promote coughing and deep breathing. d. Analyze the electrocardiogram's rhythm.
When planning care for children, the nurse uses a concept that recognizes the pivotal role of the family in the lives of children with disabilities or other chronic conditions. What is this philosophy called?
a. Child-centered care b. Systems-centered care c. Family-centered care d. Individual-centered care
Directions: Determine the infusion time for the following IV. State time in both traditional and military time. Round minutes to the nearest whole number of minutes
750 mL lactated Ringer solution at 80 mL/hr a. Determine the infusion time: _____ b. The IV was started at 7:00 AM. When will the infusion be complete? _____
The nurse checks the dose of the analgesic for the client, who is 80 years old and wants to collaborate with the provider to adjust the dosage. Which does the nurse use to justify the re-quest?
1. Older adults have higher risks of injury with IM injections. 2. Contraindications to some analgesics exist for older adults. 3. Impaired cognition impairs client pain report by older adults. 4. Liver and kidney metabolism is usually slower in older adults.