Which finding for a patient who has hypothyroidism and hypertension indicates that the nurse should contact the health care provider before administering levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
a. Increased thyroxine (T4) level
b. Blood pressure 112/62 mm Hg
c. Distant and difficult to hear heart sounds
d. Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone level
Question 2
A patient who had radical neck surgery to remove a malignant tumor developed hypoparathyroidism. The nurse should plan to teach the patient about
a. bisphosphonates to reduce bone demineralization.
b. calcium supplements to normalize serum calcium levels.
c. increasing fluid intake to decrease risk for nephrolithiasis.
d. including whole grains in the diet to prevent constipation.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Alterable and unalterable risk factors for hypertension.
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Toxoplasma gondii in the heart of an HIV patient.
Medical Gymnasts Assist Patient in Performing Movements, 1909.