A student nurse is caring for a patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation. Which of the following lab values might the student nurse find documented?
A) TSH 18 mU/ml
B) TSH 0.25 mU/ml
C) Hgb 13.8 g/dl
D) Hgb 11.0 g/dl
A
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The nurse is teaching a middle-aged African American client who was recently diagnosed with glaucoma. Which statement by the client indicates for further education on this diagnosis?
1. "I just thought my pupils were big, I didn't know it could be associated with glaucoma." 2. "So, my headaches may be occurring because of the increased pressure within my eyes." 3. "My race doesn't have anything to do with this diagnosis." 4. "Those halos that I see around lights are associated with glaucoma."
Assessment of mental status reveals the client's general cerebral function. This includes which of the following?
A) Affective and knowledge functions B) Cognitive and affective functions C) Affective and memory functions D) Cognitive and effective functions
Which serious side effect of antipsychotic medications involves sudden fever, rigidity, tachycardia, hypertension, and decreased levels of consciousness?
a. akathisia b. dystonia c. neuroleptic malignant syndrome d. tardive dyskinesia
The clinic nurse understands that the physiological changes of pregnancy include vascular relaxation from the effects of ___________and impaired venous circulation from pressure exerted by the enlarged uterus, predisposing the pregnant woman to __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.