Which statement made by the client alerts the nurse to the possibility of hypothyroidism?
A. "My sister has thyroid problems."
B. "I seem to feel the heat more than other people."
C. "Food just doesn't taste good without a lot of salt."
D. "I am always tired, even when I get 10 or 12 hours of sleep."
D
Clients with hypothyroidism usually feel tired or weak and often report an increase in time spent sleeping, sometimes up to 14 to 16 hours daily.
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1. The sequence of each stage is predictable, although the time of onset, length of the stage, and the effects of each stage vary with the person. 2. Each developmental stage has its own characteristics. 3. Development becomes increasingly differentiated. 4. Certain stages of growth and development are more critical than others.
Decision making is described by the nursing educator as the process one uses to:
a. Solve a problem. b. Choose between alternatives. c. Reflect on a certain situation. d. Generate ideas.
A client is ordered to receive ibuprofen (Motrin) for dysmenorrhea. The highest priority instruction that the nurse should give the client is to take the drug:
a. with fluid or food. b. on an empty stomach. c. upon arising. d. nightly before sleep.
The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely assess?
1. Salivation, involuntary urination, and convulsions 2. Dilated pupils and increased blood pressure and heart rate 3. Pinpoint pupils, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate 4. Rapid breathing and cold, clammy skin