The patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What laboratory result would the nurse least expect to be elevated?
A) Total thyroxine (T4)
B) Free triiodothyronine (T3)
C) Free thyroxine (T4)
D) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
D
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What has caused nurses' responsibilities in the hospital to broaden over the years?
1. Higher graduation rates from colleges of nursing 2. NCLEX standards 3. An edict from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing 4. Technological advances
A researcher summarizes the findings and then makes generalizations. Why does the researcher refer to the literature before making generalizations?
a. If the current study is a replication of previous research, its generalizations will be identical to those of the study it replicates. b. If there is no previous research in this area, no generalizations can be made. c. If the current study is the second by this researcher, its generalizations will be to the population from which the second sample was drawn, and will specifically exclude the sample from the first study. d. If there is a lone study in this area, generalizations are narrow; if there is previous research of a parallel nature, more widespread generalization is in order.
Which of the following data on a client's health history would the nurse identify as contributing to the client's risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
A) Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years B) Ovarian cyst 2 years ago C) Recurrent pelvic infections D) Heavy, irregular menses
What principles of skin care can you teach your adolescent patient regarding acne?
1. Eliminate chocolate and soda from your diet. 2. Cleanse your face gently on a daily basis. 3. Avoid oil-based cosmetics, creams, and makeup. 4. Choices 2 and 3