The nurse is caring for a client who has elevated TSH concentrations. The nurse understands that which of the following has most likely caused this rise in TSH?
A) Intake of excessive amounts of carbohydrates without adequate fiber
B) Consumption of excessive amounts of processed foods with iodine
C) Absence of an active lifestyle coupled with adequate exercise
D) Ingestion of excessive amounts of fortified grain products
B
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A) Place the client in restraints to limit ambulation. B) Establish landmarks at the client's bedside. C) Investigate placing the client in a private room. D) Recognize the client is not responsible for the confusion and simply reorient him when it happens again.
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When assessing a 15 year old, a practitioner would place her in which Erickson psychosocial development stage?
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