A client presents with complaints of fatigue and the nurse notes dry, brittle hair. The nurse would anticipate which of the following laboratory tests?
a. Bilirubin, AST, ALT
b. Serum cortisol and ACTH
c. Serum glucose, hemoglobin A1c
d. Tests of thyroid function
D
Clients presenting with dry, brittle hair might indicate a thyroid disorder.
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The nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following would be considered as being subjective data?
a. The client reports having nausea. b. The client's blood pressure is 120/82. c. The client has a reddened area on the buttocks. d. The client's blood sugar is 100 g/dL.
What should be the major consideration when selecting toys for a child with an intellectual or developmental disability?
a. Safety b. Age appropriateness c. Ability to provide exercise d. Ability to teach useful skills
The nurse is feeling overworked, tired, and irritable. Which of the following should the nurse do to combat these feelings of burnout?
1. Take a weekend off and party with friends to blow off steam. 2. Spend one entire day in bed. 3. Have a drink and social cigarette with friends. 4. Exercise regularly, eat a well-balanced diet, and get adequate sleep.
The client with an endocrine disorder complains of weight loss and diarrhea, and says that he can "feel his heart beating in his chest." The nurse interprets that which of the following glands is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
1. Thyroid 2. Pituitary 3. Parathyroid 4. Adrenal cortex