If the parathyroid gland does not produce sufficient quantities of parathyroid hormone which condition may occur?
A. cretinism
B. myxedema
C. restless leg syndrome
D. tetany
Answer: D
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a. a sense of satisfaction in seeing rapid improvement of client mood. b. gratification when client appreciation is openly expressed. c. frustration with client resistance. d. disinterest in client situation.
A solitary cold nodule on Radioactive Iodine (RAI) uptake on a thyroid scan is suspicious for:
A. Hyperthyroidism B. Myxedema C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Thyroid Cancer
The nurse is teaching nursing students about personal emergency preparedness. Which statement by a student indicates that further teaching is indicated?
a. "I will get a prescription for antibiotics just in case I have to work in an area that has been infected with anthrax." b. "I should keep an extra uniform in my locker in case I get stuck at work." c. "I may be torn between caring for my young daughter and caring for victims at work." d. "I should make plans for my family to evacuate our house in case of tornado or earthquake."
A client is in the emergency department after being rescued from a house fire. After the initial assessment, the client develops a loud, brassy cough. What intervention by the nurse takes prior-ity?
a. Apply oxygen and continuous pulse oxi-metry. b. Allow the client to suck on small quanti-ties of ice chips. c. Request an antitussive medication from the physician. d. Have the respiratory therapist provide humidified room air.