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Awilson837

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A student nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. When reviewing the nursing admission assessment, which of the following findings symptoms would the student nurse expect to see documented?
 
  A) Hot flashes
  B) Tachycardia
  C) Fatigue
  D) Nausea

Question 2

While completing an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older patient is experiencing anemia. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Pallor
  2. Joint pain
  3. Respiratory rate 14
  4. Pulse 68 and regular
  5. Dyspnea on exertion



aadams68

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1,2,5
Rationale: Manifestations of anemia in an older patient include pallor.



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