The nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism, who has been experiencing fevers. The nurse understands that a number of factors affect the body's heat production, including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Basal metabolic rate
2. Thyroxine output
3. Sympathetic stimulation
4. Gender
5. Genetics
1,2,3,4
Rationale: The basal metabolic rate is the rate of energy utilization in the body required to maintain essential activities such as breathing
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The nurse knows teaching about essential and nonessential amino acids has been effective when the client states:
1. "I need to avoid fatty fish.". 2. "Nonessential amino acids are not important.". 3. "Essential amino acids must come from dietary sources.". 4. "As long as I consume nitrogen from any source I will have all the amino acids I need.".
A nurse intern asks the unit manager how nurses can become more politically involved in the consumer movement in health care to support the advancement of nursing service
The nurse manager responds by saying that the majority of nurses can accomplish this by: a. becoming a member of their professional organization. b. becoming a lobbyist to interested government agencies. c. supporting legislation for more government control. d. supporting physicians to direct health care policy.
A correctional nurse working in a county jail assesses all new inmates who report taking psychotropic medication or have symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Because of the high volume of newly incarcerated individuals,
which skill is most essential for this nurse? a. Documenting information that could be used as trial evidence b. Quickly and skillfully assessing risks for suicide and violence c. Having a comprehensive understanding of community resources d. Counseling inmates to promote successful adaptation to incarceration
The patient is receiving gemfibrozil (Lopid). The nurse has completed discharge instructions about this medication. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach to help it absorb better." 2. "I must take this medication with food or I can have heartburn." 3. "My doctor said it really doesn't matter how I take this medication." 4. "Taking this medication with yogurt will help it to absorb better."