Which of the following are family needs during chronic disease care coordination?
1. Vigilance
2. Knowledge
3. Self-care
4. Counseling
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale:
Vigilance, knowledge, self-care, and counseling are all family needs when a family member has a chronic disease.
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a. Teach the importance of taking antithyroid medication until it is no longer needed. b. Encourage exercise to burn extra calories and maintain a normal weight. c. Teach him to take care of energy needs through adequate nutrition. d. Encourage treatment with thyroid re-placement therapy.
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a. emotional distress only. b. ethical distress only. c. emotional and ethical distress. d. pessimistic opinions of care.
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A. Notify the physician. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Clamp the nasogastric tube for 30 minutes. D. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with normal saline.
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