An older adult diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease would probably display which of the following signs/symptoms?
a. perspiration and alcoholism
b. fatigue and weakness
c. weight loss and lack of appetite
d. diarrhea and tachycardia
B
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A provider prescribes Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (CroFab) for a client who is admitted after being bitten by a pit viper snake. Which assessment should the nurse complete prior to administering this medication?
a. Assess temperature and for signs of fever. b. Check the client's creatinine kinase level. c. Ask about allergies to pineapple or papaya. d. Inspect the skin for signs of urticaria (hives).
The nurse is providing breast cancer education at a community facility. The American Cancer Society recommends that women get mammograms:
A) Yearly after age 40 B) After the birth of the first child and every 2 years thereafter C) After the first menstrual period and annually thereafter D) Every 3 years between ages 20 and 40 and annually thereafter
The nurse is teaching appropriate coping skills to a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which phase of nurse–client relationship is the nurse facilitating?
A) Preinteraction B) Orientation C) Working D) Termination
The nurse is aware of the need to improve basic knowledge of genetics and genomics. What would be a logical way for this nurse to begin gaining knowledge?
1. Studying and recognizing Mendelian patterns of inheritance 2. Understanding the Human Genome Project results 3. Remembering specific indications for referral in response to genetic testing 4. Participating in the development of local initiatives to increase genetic testing