A 62-year-old female complains of fatigue and lack of energy. Constipation has increased and the patient has gained ten pounds in the past 3 months
Depression is denied although the patient reports a lack of interest in usual hobbies. Vital signs are within normal limits and the patient's skin is dry and cool. Which of the following must be included in the differential?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Hyperparathyroidism
D. Grave's disease
B
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Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for the child with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
1. Ineffective breathing pattern 2. Nausea 3. Fluid-volume deficit 4. Risk for injury
A student submits the following material within a three-page formal paper that is to be in APA format with at least five references. "Last year there were six million deaths across the country attributed to cancer
Ten percent of those are considered to be related to environmental concerns, specifically the presence of carcinogens in food packaging. Nurses need to be aware of the im-pact of food packaging on the environment and take steps to eliminate the threat." Because there are no in-text citations noted in this passage, the student may find that he or she has: a. Not thought the topic through thoroughly. b. Plagiarized. c. Forgotten to check for spelling errors. d. No need for citations in the body of the paper.
The nurse is caring for a child with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with sepsis. What nursing action should be included in the care of the child?
a. Force fluids. b. Monitor pulse oximetry. c. Institute seizure precautions. d. Encourage a high-protein diet.
A client is prescribed calcipotriene (Dovonex) for treatment of psoriasis. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. Calcium 12 mg/dL b. Potassium 3.8 meq/L c. Sodium 135 mmol/L d. Phosphorus 2.5 mg/dL