A patient who has been taking methimazole (Tapazole) for 3 weeks has all of the following laboratory blood test results. Which result do you report immediately to the prescriber?
a. White blood cell count 3500 cells/mm3
b. Lactate dehydrogenase 990 IU/L
c. Sodium 132 mEq/L
d. Hematocrit 32%
ANS: B
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a. Make a comprehensive grocery list for the caregiver b. Alert the licensed medical nutritionist c. Seek culturally appropriate methods to increase nutrition d. Instruct the caregiver to give the patient multivitamins
The nurse planning an educational session for adult clients should include which andragogy concepts?
1. People move from dependence to independence with maturity. 2. Previous experiences can be used as a resource for learning. 3. Learning is related to an immediate need or problem. 4. Learning is reinforced by prompt feedback. 5. Adults are oriented to learning when the material is useful sometime in the future.
Which issues should the nurse manager consider related to delegation? Select all that apply
1. Delegation is a simple task assignment. 2. The manager retains accountability for the project. 3. Someone else will have the responsibility and authority to do the task. 4. The employee has the appropriate authority to act alone. 5. The manager must supervise every portion of the task.
Using the typical water intake and output criteria, determine the body's normal function that uses the largest percentage of the water taken in daily.
A. 60 percent of the daily water intake is used by the body to produce sweat in order to keep the body temperature constant. B. 60 percent of the daily water intake is eliminated by the body while exhaling. C. 60 percent of the daily water intake is used by the body to produce urine in order to keep water and sodium levels balanced. D. None of these are correct.