In caring for a patient with a thyrotoxic crisis, the nurse would expect neurologic symptoms such as
a. lethargy. c. seizures.
b. depression. d. agitation.
D
Agitation and the inability to rest are often found in a patient with thyrotoxic crisis.
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The emergency department nurse will prepare to assist with which possible treatments? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Administration of intravenous adenosine (Adenocard) 2. Administration of intravenous amiodarone (Cardarone) 3. Preparation for cardioversion 4. Application of ice to the face 5. Having the child perform a Valsalva maneuver
A nurse instructing a group of parents about safety rules for infants and young children should instruct the parents to:
a. remove plants from the child's reach. b. provide the infant with a pillow at night. c. use a plastic covering on the infant's mattress. d. keep the crib sides up and set the mattress at the highest setting.
A nurse has to make a bed occupied by a client. What is the nurse required to do as part of the bed making procedure for an occupied bed?
A) Place a bath blanket over the top sheet B) Raise the side rails on both sides of the bed C) Fan-fold used linens toward the foot of the bed D) Place the used linens on the floor
Which preparation of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is occasionally used to treat enuresis?
1. Bromocriptine (Cycloset) 2. Vasopressin (Pitressin) 3. Betamethasone (Celestone) 4. Desmopressin (Stimate)