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itsmyluck

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A client who visits the physician's office for a routine physical reports new onset of intolerance to cold. Knowing that this is a frequent complaint associated with hypothyroidism, the nurse continues to assess for which of the following?
 
  1. Weight loss and thinning skin
  2. Complaints of weakness and lethargy
  3. Increased heart rate and respiratory rate
  4. Diaphoresis and increased hair growth

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A client is seen in the health care clinic with a diagnosis of mild anemia. The anemia is believed to be a result of her menstrual period. The client asks the nurse how much blood is lost during a menstrual period.
 
  The nurse bases the response on which of the following amounts of blood lost during this time? 1. 40 mL
  2. 60 mL
  3. 80 mL
  4. 100 mL



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Weakness and lethargy are common complaints associated with hypothyroidism. Other common symptoms include weight gain, bradycardia, decreased respiratory rate, dry skin, and hair loss.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: During a menstrual period, a woman loses about 40 mL of blood. Because of the re-current loss of blood, many women are mildly anemic during their reproductive years, especially if their diets are low in iron.




itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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