A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of thyroid storm. The nurse anticipates administering high doses of potassium iodide or strong iodine solution to:
a. reduce tachycardia and extremes of blood pressure.
b. speed thyroid hormone metabolism.
c. prevent thyroid hormone application.
d. suppress thyroid hormone release.
d
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When do patients and residents need fresh drinking water?
a. Every day b. Every 8 hours c. Every shift and whenever the pitcher is empty d. With each meal and at bedtime
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