Which of the following patients is most likely to experience hypothyroidism?
A) A 38-year-old female, admitted to the ICU for burns
B) A 68-year-old male, admitted to the orthopedic floor for a broken leg
C) A 12-year-old male, admitted to pediatrics post-tonsillectomy
D) A 25-year-old female, admitted to gynecology for a threatened abortion
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A) A respite from routine responsibilities and distractions B) A "get-away-from-it-all" trip to a monastery or private resort C) A time for spiritual reunions shared by members of a religious faith D) A structured, group meeting devoted to psychological re-evaluation
A patient took a benzodiazepine for 4 weeks but will now change to buspirone (BuSpar) for long-term treatment of anxiety
The benzodiazepine is tapered off as the buspirone is begun. Important information the patient should receive about buspirone is that it: a. produces profound sedation. b. will be effective in 7 to 10 days. c. has a high risk for development of dependence. d. is often associated with cross-tolerance with other CNS depressants.
Which adverse effects does the nurse anticipate for a client who is receiving long-term therapy with corticosteroids? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Delayed wound healing 2. Diarrhea 3. Increased risk for infections 4. Sodium retention 5. Nausea
If 500 mL of a solution has a mass of 15 oz, calculate the specific gravity of the solution: ________. Round your answer to four decimal places, if necessary.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).