When reviewing the laboratory values of a patient who is taking antithyroid drugs, the nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?
a. Decreased glucose levels
b. Decreased white blood cell count
c. Increased red blood cell count
d. Increased platelet count
ANS: B
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a. "Imagine others treating you the way they should, the way you want to be treated…" b. "With each breath, you are feeling calmer, more relaxed, almost as if you are floating…" c. "You are alone on a beach, the sun is warm, and you hear only the sound of the surf…" d. "You have taken control, nothing can hurt you now, everything is going your way…" e. "You have grown calm, your mind is still, there is nothing to disturb your well-being…" f. "You will feel better as work calms down, as your boss becomes more understanding…"
When assessing a client's temperature, the nurse finds it to be 99 °F
The client's temperature is ________ degrees Celsius?
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The nurse dropped her personal professional liability insurance several months ago, but believes the policy may have been in effect at the time of the incident. In which part of the policy would the nurse look for information about the coverage period? 1. Deductibles 2. Exclusions 3. Declarations 4. Liabilities
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1. Measuring the DNA viral load in the serum 2. Determining plasma viral RNA on two successive measurements 3. Phenotype assays of the combination of ART the patient is on 4. Elevation of T4 counts