A nursing instructor asks a student to describe Graves' disease. Which statement by the student indicates an accurate understanding of this disorder?
A) "It is an autoimmune disorder associated with sustained thyroid overactivity."
B) "It is an autoimmune disorder associated with sustained thyroid underactivity."
C) "It is a disorder that is associated with a tumor on the thyroid, which leads to thyroid overactivity"
D) "It is a disorder that is associated with long-term use of amiodarone, a cardiac medication."
A
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a. Avoid discussing difficult topics with patients b. Talking to patients and residents about changes to be anticipated c. Repeating all necessary information about the transition d. Involving family members when discussing future transitions
During an antepartum visit, the nurse tells the mother that one sign that must be reported immediately, no matter what the stage of pregnancy, is:
a. backache. b. urinary frequency. c. vaginal bleeding. d. uterine tightening.
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1. Sterile gown, mask, and sterile gloves 2. Sterile gown, mask, and goggles 3. Sterile gloves and mask 4. Sterile gloves
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