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A 70 year old male is exhibiting signs of weight loss, heat intolerance, insomnia, sensitivity to light, and heart palpitations. The doctor writes the admitting diagnosis of hypothyroidism on the chart.
 
  What is the nurse's most appropriate reaction to the doctor's diagnosis? a. discuss the disease process with the patient and family so they know what to expect
  b. ask the doctor if this was the diagnosis he intended to record on the chart
  c. do nothing  you have to wait for lab tests
  d. continue the usual plan of care for a person with hypothyroidism

Question 2

The nurse is working with a culturally diverse group of older adults in an impoverished geographic area. Which of the following would be most important to first consider when choosing what educational topics to teach them related to health?
 
  a. what they wish to learn about
  b. the number of people who will attend
  c. the time of day of the presentation
  d. what the nurse thinks they should know



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alvinum

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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