In thyroid toxicosis, severe cardiac decompensation can most likely result from
A) an altered, ineffective airway.
B) a reduced cardiac output.
C) poor renal perfusion.
D) ineffective breathing patterns.
B
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When applying nitroglycerin ointment, which of the following would be appropriate? Select all that apply
A) Wear plastic disposable gloves. B) Apply entire tube of ointment to client's skin. C) Use the same application site each time ointment is applied. D) Cleanse the area of skin before application. E) Use the upper arms and legs for application.
A patient who has a below-the-elbow prosthesis shows the home health care nurse the residual limb, which is red, edematous, and warm to the touch. What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?
a. Apply soothing lotion to the residual limb before replacing the prosthesis. b. Dampen the prosthetic limb sock to hy-drate and cool the residual limb. c. Pad the socket with lamb's wool and re-place the prosthesis. d. Leave the prosthesis off and notify physi-cian.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) that has resulted in central cord syndrome
The nurse expects which findings related to this injury? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. It is likely a result of a hyperextension injury to the cervical spine. 2. Function, if restored, will occur first in the hands. 3. Loss of function will be greatest in the lower extremities. 4. Prognosis for recovery is poor. 5. The patient may have preexisting degenerative bone changes.