The nurse is assessing a patient with a thyroid disorder. What question by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Has your weight changed?"
b. "Have you experienced numbness or tingling?"
c. "Have you been very thirsty?"
d. "Have you been having muscle spasms?"
ANS: A
Weight loss is associated with hyperthyroidism; weight gain with hypothyroidism. Numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms are associated with hypocalcemia. Thirst is common with diabetes insipidus and mellitus.
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A new way to solve a problem is a
a. choice. c. coping skill. b. concept. d. sense of humor.
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