Answer to Question 1
1, 3, 5
Rationale 1: One common cause is hyposecretion of PTH, which occurs when the thyroid and parathyroid glands are surgically removed.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is not a cause of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 3:Digestion-related malabsorption disorders and vitamin D deficiencies also result in hypocalcemia.
Rationale 4: Heart failure is not a cause of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 5:Digestion-related malabsorption disorders and vitamin D deficiencies also result in hypocalcemia.
Global Rationale: Hypocalcemia is not a disease, but a sign of underlying pathology; therefore, diagnosis of the cause of hypocalcemia is essential. One common cause is hyposecretion of PTH, which occurs when the thyroid and parathyroid glands are surgically removed. Digestion-related malabsorption disorders and vitamin D deficiencies also result in hypocalcemia. Hypertension is not a cause of hypocalcemia. Heart failure is not a cause of hypocalcemia.
Answer to Question 2
1, 2
Rationale 1: Hot flashes are an unpleasant symptom of menopause.
Rationale 2: Vaginal dryness is an unpleasant symptom of menopause.
Rationale 3: Tachycardia is not an unpleasant symptom of menopause.
Rationale 4: Hyperglycemia is not an unpleasant symptom of menopause.
Rationale 5: Anemia is not an unpleasant symptom of menopause.
Global Rationale: Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation, resulting in a lack of estrogen secretion by the ovaries. Unpleasant symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstrual cycles, vaginal dryness, and bone mass loss.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Client is positioned