A middle-aged female patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and admitted to the hospital for treatment. When providing care for this patient, the nurse should prioritize:
A) Vigilant monitoring of intake and output
B) Teaching the patient about the pathophysiology of the disease
C) Performing constant blood sugar monitoring
D) Providing a calm, low-stimulation environment
D
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The nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with conduct disorder. Which would be the most appropriate question to ask the parents?
1. "Does your child have a history of cruelty to other people and animals?" 2. "Does your child unconsciously direct feelings and desires from other relationships toward others?" 3. "Does your child seem to be reassured by your presence?" 4. "Does your child readily seek out caregivers in times of stress?"
The nurse is interviewing a client who has recently been diagnosed with atherosclerosis in the client's coronary arteries
Which of the following questions by the nurse has the highest priority to help the nurse determine the client's most important risk factor for this condition? 1. "Can you please tell me about the vitamins or supplements that you take?" 2. "Have you ever been diagnosed with rheumatic fever?" 3. "Do you smoke or are you exposed to secondhand smoke?" 4. "Have you ever had a diagnostic test, such as an electrocardiogram, stress test, or echocardiogram, or a surgical procedure for a cardiovascular problem?"
A nurse is looking for evidence-based practice to support the methods used to facilitate smoking cessation. Which of the following types of evidence would be the best for the nurse to examine?
a. Scientific literature found in systematic reviews b. Double-blind randomized controlled trial c. Quasi-experimental studies d. Expert opinion
Before they enter the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, fatty acids are broken down to
a. keto acids. b. pyruvic acid. c. ketone bodies. d. acetyl coenzyme A.