In the administration of a drug such as levothyroxine (Synthroid), the nurse should teach the client:
A) That therapy typically lasts about 6 months.
B) That weekly laboratory tests for T4 levels will be required.
C) To report weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, and palpitations.
D) That the drug may be taken every other day if diarrhea occurs.
Answer: C) To report weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, and palpitations.
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A. The child has an infection somewhere. B. The child has osteomyelitis. C. The child is immunocompromised. D. These tests are not related to the condition.
A 67-year-old male presents to the ED complaining of chest pain. His heart rate is 120 beats/min, his blood pressure is 100/68 mm Hg, and his respiratory rate is 20 breaths/min. His is short of breath and diaphoretic
In a three-tiered triage model, how should the nurse prioritize this client? A. Emergent B. Urgent C. Nonurgent D. Dormant
Your client has reddened areas on his heels. A proper position for him would be:
1. supine with his heels in a donut device. 2. high-Fowler's position. 3. low-Fowler's position. 4. supine with heels suspended off the bed.
The community health nurse is designing programs to reduce kidney problems and kidney injury among the general public. In order to do so, the nurse targets health promotion and compliance with therapy for people with which conditions?
a. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension b. Frequent episodes of sexually transmitted disease c. Osteoporosis and other bone diseases d. Gastroenteritis and poor eating habits