The nurse observes signs that a patient being assessed may have an underactive thyroid. The data supporting this suspicion includes
a. heat intolerance, low-grade fever, and patchy hair loss.
b. polycythemia, tachycardia, and oral can-didiasis.
c. muscle cramps, fatigue, and cold intoler-ance.
d. increased blood pressure, postural hypo-tension, and blurred vision.
C
Older patients are seen with complaints of fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, muscle cramps, paresthesias, and confusion, which are symptoms of hypothyroidism that are often attributed to old age. Heat intolerance is often associated with hyperthyroidism. The other options are not re-lated to thyroid dysfunction.
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1. run for political office in your community. 2. volunteer to work extra shifts. 3. join your professional organization. 4. find ways to become involved in LPN issues. 5. always know what to do and never ask questions.
From what common sources does outcomes research draw its data? (Select all that apply.)
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The ventilator variable that causes inspiration is called the
a. cycle. b. trigger. c. flow. d. pressure.
The horrified CNA runs to the nursing station and says, "Do you know what Mr. and Mrs. Smith are doing? They're having sex right there in room 210!" What would be the best response of the nurse?
a. Knock discreetly on the door and enter the room. b. Call the charge nurse to report inappropriate sexual activity. c. Request an order from the physician to allow intercourse. d. Give the CNA a "Do Not Disturb" sign to put on the door of room 210.