When examining a patient, you realize that the patient's lymph nodes are swollen. You hypothesize that the patient has which of the following conditions?
a. lymphoma c. lymphadenopathy
b. lymphadenitis d. lymphedema
C
You would hypothesize that the patient with swollen lymph nodes has lymphadenopathy. Signs and symptoms of lymphoma include chronic fatigue, weak immune function, weight loss, night sweats. Swelling in the extremities is seen in lyphedema. Patients with lymphadenitis will have redness of the skin, swelling, and/or tenderness over the affected node.
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It is determined that the patient needs a transcutaneous pacemaker until a transvenous pacemaker can be inserted. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Apply conductive gel to the skin. b. Provide adequate sedation and analgesia. c. Recheck leads to make sure that the rhythm is asystole. d. Set the milliamperes to 2 mA below the capture level.
A client with hypothyroidism tells the nurse they have forgotten to take their medication for the past several days. Which should the nurse assess the client for?
A. Cardiac dysrhythmias. B. Headache. C. Constipation. D. Exophthalmos.
When providing patient teaching it is essential for the nurse to incorporate what action so that learning can be optimized?
A) Have the patients read material after patient teaching B) Be sure that patients are formally engaged C) Include teaching strategies that encourage patients to be active participants D) Administer tests to evaluate learning
The nurse would monitor carefully the client concurrently taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) and:
1. aspirin. 2. vitamin B12 supplementation. 3. warfarin. 4. penicillin.