The nurse is closely monitoring the blood work of a patient who has a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism
The nurse should be aware that the fluid and electrolyte disturbances associated with this disease create a significant risk of what problems?
A) Fluid volume overload and pruritus
B) Metabolic acidosis and cardiac ischemia
C) Renal calculi and urinary obstruction
D) Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
C
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A 70-year-old woman is being treated at home for Parkinson's disease (PD), a health problem that she was diagnosed with 18 months ago
The nurse who is participating in the woman's care should be aware that her initial symptoms most likely consisted of: A) Increasing forgetfulness and confusion B) Tremors and muscle rigidity C) Visual disturbances and muscle weakness D) Fatigue and respiratory difficulties
The musculoskeletal system adapts to the changes that occur during pregnancy. A woman can expect to experience which of the following changes?
1. Her center of gravity will shift backward. 2. She will experience increased lordosis. 3. She will have increased abdominal muscle tone. 4. She will notice decreased mobility of her pelvic joints.
A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication:
A) Should be taken in the morning B) May decrease the client's energy level C) Must be stored in a dark container D) Will decrease the client's heart rate
The nurse is effectively facilitating the nurse-patient relationship when:
a. Sharing with an angry patient who is verbally abusive that, "Although I can ac-cept that you are angry, I cannot and will not accept your verbal abuse." b. Focusing on the patient's life experience without relating to the similarities of one's own experiences c. Objectively providing constructive criticism that is directed to helping the patient identify inappropriate behaviors d. Refraining from abandoning the patient regardless of the frustration the interac-tion causes