A nurse is caring for a client with Graves disease. A health care provider prescribes oral propylthiouracil (PTU) 100 mg three times daily. The nurse administers the medication knowing that elevated levels of thyroid hormone may play a role in:
A) Anxiety.
B) Depression.
C) Anorexia nervosa.
D) Alzheimer disease.
A
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Which is true regarding an infant's kidney function?
a. Conservation of fluid and electrolytes occurs. b. Urine has color and odor similar to the urine of adults. c. The ability to concentrate urine is less than that of adults. d. Normally, urination does not occur until 24 hours after delivery.
The nurse is teaching a patient about using sublingual nitroglycerin at home. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may put the tablet in food if I don't like the taste." b. "I may take a sip of water after placing the tablet in my mouth." c. "I will place the tablet between my cheek and gum." d. "I will place the tablet under my tongue and let it absorb."
A client is prescribed a medication to be administered through the parenteral route. The nurse would expect that this medication will be provided through:
1. Subcutaneous injection. 2. Intramuscular injection. 3. The oral route. 4. Intradermal injection. 5. Intravenous infusion.
The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.)
a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection.