In which situation is liothyronine preferred over levothyroxine?
a. When a thyrotoxic crisis occurs
b. When cost is a concern
c. When a long duration of action is warranted
d. When long-term use is anticipated
a
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The nurse interprets factors affecting the communication style of the obstetric client and her husband as including which characteristics: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Gender differences in communication 2. Group communication 3. Developmental stage 4. Professional boundaries 5. Role reversal
A community health nurse determines that contracting would be effective to use with client groups based on the understanding that this method is beneficial for which of the following?
A) Fostering client participation in the decision-making process B) Contributing to a trusting nurse–client relationship C) Decreasing client stress during home visits D) Reducing client visit time by over 50%
While conducting a comprehensive assessment the client states that she is experiencing a headache due to high blood pressure. How should the nurse corroborate this information?
1. Checking the client's temperature 2. Recording the client's pain score 3. Asking the spouse for confirmation 4. Measuring the blood pressure
A client with several calculi in the ureter is scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Which teaching statement by the nurse best describes the procedure?
A) A scope is passed through the urethra to visualize and destroy the stones with a laser. B) After locating the calculi, a small incision is made to remove the stones. C) The stone is identified via fluoroscopy and then shock waves are used to shatter the stones. D) Once the calculi are located, a fine wire delivers shock waves to pulverize the stones.