During an assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's eyes are extremely wide open and bulging. With which health problem is this finding associated?
A. Hypofunction of the anterior pituitary gland
B. Hypofunction of the adrenal glands
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Diabetes mellitus
Answer: C
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a. Feed her infant no more than every 4 hours. b. Limit her intake of fluids for the first few days. c. Apply cold packs to the breast prior to feeding. d. Breast-feed frequently and for adequate lengths of time.
A totally dependent person is scheduled for a complete bed linen change this morning. You are the CNA assigned to perform this task. What items should you bring to the room to complete this task? What safety concerns should you consider while performing this task?
What will be an ideal response?
Research has shown that people in minority groups do not always receive the care they need for mental illness. The barriers to accessing mental health care include what? (Mark all that apply.)
A) High abuse rate in family B) Low socioeconomic status C) Low educational levels D) Limited income E) High physical needs of family
A client with schizophrenia states that he is God's messenger and his mission is to become president. The nurse documents these comments as evidence of the client's what?
A) Delusional thinking B) Hallucinatory experiences C) Bizarre behavior D) Formal thought disorder