A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed an immediate dose of propylthiouracil (Propacil) 150 mg orally. The available drug is propylthiouracil 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets should you administer? _____ tablets
What is the answer?
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The complete assessment is done when the client is admitted to the healthcare facility. Information that the LPN/LVN might be asked to collect includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Allergies. 2. Level of ambulation. 3. Nursing diagnoses. 4. Head-to-toe assessment. 5. Fall risk assessment.
Which of the following quality-enhancement strategies has the greatest potential for leading to erroneous conclusions about the data?
A) Member checking B) Audit trail C) Reflexivity D) Data triangulation
Which explanation best describes why perfectionism is considered a self-defeating behavior?
a. Perfection is impossible to attain, and therefore constantly falling short of perfec-tion leads to negative feelings and beliefs about oneself. b. Perfection is the ultimate goal, and it is not a self-defeating behavior to demand it of oneself. c. Perfectionism is the only means by which we can truly improve. d. Perfectionism is a character flaw and cannot be addressed.
A desired outcome for a 12-year-old diagnosed with autism is to improve relationships with other children. Which treatment modality should the nurse suggest for the plan of care?
a. Reality therapy b. Social skills group c. Response prevention d. Insight-oriented group therapy