A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) has been prescribed. Before the drug therapy is started, the nurse will assess for which of the following?
A) History of taking anticoagulant drugs
B) Allergy to seafood
C) Hirsutism
D) The patient's age
A
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The nurse is teaching a client about possible adverse reactions that can occur with tetracyclines. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Photosensitivity B) Hypoglycemia C) Hypotension D) Diarrhea E) Stomatitis
The nurse calls to the attention of the charge nurse the PT/INR of a patient on Coumadin. The value that needs attention is:
1. control, 35; patient, 41; INR, 1.5. 2. control, 35; patient, 52; INR, 1.8. 3. control, 35; patient, 70; INR, 2.0. 4. control, 35; patient, 85; INR, 2.5.
Which model explains and predicts the health promotion component of lifestyle?
A) Adaptation Model B) Conservation Model C) Health Promotion Model D) Self-Care Model
The nurse is instructing a parent of a newborn on the foods that are to be started based on age. The nurse instructs the parent that the first food given to a newborn is rice cereal
What statement by the parent suggests appropriate understanding of the next food that can be introduced? 1. "Chicken can be given next." 2. "Eggs can be given next." 3. "Fruits should be given next." 4. "Whole milk should be started."