The nurse is reviewing the health history of a patient. Which behavior is linked to increased probability of developing Grave disease?
a. Smoking
b. Long-term use of oral contraceptives
c. Excessive alcohol consumption
d. Use of St. John wort
A
Primary hyperthyroidism is also known as Grave disease or toxic goiter. Medications containing iodine, such as amiodarone (an antidysrhythmic heart medication), can predispose to hyperthy-roidism. In addition, it has been discovered recently that people who smoke have nearly twice the risk of developing hyperthyroidism when compared with nonsmokers.
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The nurse supports an older patient's decision to stop further chemotherapy treatments after diagnostic testing shows a recurrence of a malignancy. Which ethical principle is this nurse demonstrating?
1. Justice 2. Autonomy 3. Beneficence 4. Nondisclosure
What is the primary factor in the initiation of menses?
a. Height b. Age of the girl's mother at menarche c. Body weight d. Age
The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with moderate Alzheimer's disease in a long-term care facility who "sundowns" would benefit from:
a. social interaction activities in the morning. b. darkened bedroom to encourage sleep. c. sedative to enhance initiating sleep. d. exercise program after supper.
One nurse confronts another and says, "You are always so talkative in the meetings. I don't know why you can't stay quiet sometimes." Which response by the other nurse reflects the technique of "inquiring assertively?"
A) "You're right. I do speak up a lot." B) "Sounds to me like you're agitated and we need to talk. What are you truly angry about?" C) "Are you offended that I speak up, or because my thoughts are in opposition to yours?" D) "I have the right to express my opinion."