Myxedema is another name for hyperthyroidism in an adult
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse suspects a patient has a pleural effusion. Which of the following respiratory findings would the nurse expect to find upon assessment of the patient?
A) Increased tactile fremitus, egophony, and a dull sound upon percussion of the chest wall B) Decreased tactile fremitus, wheezes, and a hyperresonant sound upon percussion of the chest wall C) Lung fields dull to percussion, tactile fremitus absent, and breath sounds absent D) Normal tactile fremitus, decreased breath sounds, and a resonant sound upon percussion of the chest wall
You are most likely to find petechiae during an examination of a dark-skinned individual when inspecting the
a. palmar surfaces. c. sclera of the eyes. b. mucous membranes and axillae. d. tongue.
A nurse is employed by a fertility clinic. Diagnostic testing is being completed to determine the source of the male not producing viable sperm to enable ovum fertilization
Which male structures does the nurse consider if the problem is narrowed to sperm survivability? A) Bartholin glands B) Prostate gland C) Cowper's glands D) Vas deferens
Following hip replacement surgery, which patient statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating additional teaching is necessary?
1. "I will sit down in a chair to reach items below waist height." 2. "I will use a shower chair and raised toilet seat when performing hygiene." 3. "My husband has removed our loose carpets and has cleared out our walkway.". 4. "My daughter bought me a 'reacher' to access things on the floor."