Severe hypothyroidism is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Myxedema
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A client diagnosed with terminal cancer is constantly in pain and has an order for morphine IV. While you are giving this medication, the client asks you to "accidentally" administer a much larger dose than prescribed so death would ensue
Compliance with the client's request would be considered: a. active euthanasia c. passive euthanasia b. assisted suicide d. refusal of treatment
During the toddler stage, it is important to remember that behavior such as temper tantrums and frequent use of the word no are expressions of the child's:
a. bad behavior resulting from lack of consistent discipline b. developing autonomy c. fear and anxiety d. mirroring behaviors witnessed in others
The nurse who was going off shift had prepared the medications for the nurse who was going to relieve her to save the new nurse time. The nurse coming on knew that she should:
a. give the medications when ordered. b. recheck the medications. c. never give medications another person has prepared. d. identify each medication as it is given.
Ramon is a 26-year-old male who presented with a severe headache and syncope episode. He was found to have a mass in his head, which was surgically removed
Now 12 hours later, he has increased intracranial pressure (as measured by a machine, showing increased ICP). a. Explain what intracranial pressure is and what can cause increased intracranial pressure. b. How is ICP normally compensated?